Scientific advances have enabled genetic researchers to manipulate or alter genes. When this technique is perfected, it could be used to prevent the development of diseases like sickle-cell anemia by keeping abnormal genes from carrying out their preprogrammed function. This scientific intervention is called a ___________________ procedure.

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A knockout procedure involves manipulating genes to prevent them from performing their normal functions, which can be used to study diseases or potentially prevent them by disabling the gene responsible for the condition.

Scientific Advances Have Enabled Genetic Researchers to Manipulate or Alter