In knockout experiments, _______________.
A. genes are added to chromosomes
B. normal genes are replaced physically by mutated genes
C. genes are mutated or deleted to prevent their expression
D. mRNAs are prevented from attaching to ribosomes
E. the protein products of specific genes are inactivated
Answer: C
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