Which of the following research goals is NOT a purpose of a knockout mouse?
A) to determine the effects of a removed or disrupted gene on the genome
B) to determine the effect of a removed or disrupted gene on other genes
C) to determine how a removed gene might interact with the environment
D) to reduce the need for MRIs and other invasive techniques to study brain development

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The purpose of knockout mice is to study the genetic function and determine the effects of a removed or disrupted gene on the genome or other genes. It is not designed to reduce the need for invasive techniques or study gene-environment interactions. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Research Goals Is NOT a Purpose