An insertion that is specifically targeted to a gene,disrupting the integrity of that gene is known as
A) knockdown.
B) knockout.
C) cutout.
D) positive deletion.
E) negative deletion.

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An insertion that disrupts the integrity of a gene by specifically targeting it is known as a knockout. Knockout refers to the complete deletion or inactivation of a gene in an organism. The option A is incorrect as knockdown refers to reduction of gene expression but not the complete disruption of the gene. Options C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the specific targeting of a gene.

An Insertion That Is Specifically Targeted to a Gene,disrupting the Integrity