The gene knockout procedure refers to the process of
A)artificially suppressing the function of the immune system
B)preventing neurons from firing by inhibiting reuptake
C)altering an individual gene such that its normal function is prevented
D)flooding the body with stress hormones so that a gene goes into temporary shock

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Gene knockout specifically involves altering or "knocking out" a gene to prevent it from performing its normal function, allowing researchers to study the gene's role by observing the effects of its absence.

The Gene Knockout Procedure Refers to the Process of