Which statement about knockout mice lacking EAAT2 is false?
A) They have a shortened life span.
B) They develop spontaneous epileptic seizures.
C) They are more susceptible to experimentally-induced brain injury than wild-type mice.
D) They exhibit normal weight gain throughout development.

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The statement "They exhibit normal weight gain throughout development" is false. EAAT2 knockout mice have been found to exhibit reduced weight gain, likely due to alterations in nutrient uptake and metabolism.

Which Statement About Knockout Mice Lacking EAAT2 Is False