What symptoms are shared by knockout mice with nonfunctional DvII genes and humans with certain psychiatric

disorders?



What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Knockout mice with nonfunctional DvII genes do not build nests or socialize with other mice.
These mice also have an intensified startle response. Humans with certain psychiatric
disorders may also startle easily, and often do not display appropriate social behavior.

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