Variation at a specific gene is known to affect burrowing behavior in a rodent, but it is not clear which of the nucleotides are responsible for the changes.Which of these techniques would be most relevant for revealing which nucleotides are responsible?
A) Mutagenesis via RNA interference
B) Mutagenesis via CRISPR
C) Gene expression analysis via CRISPR
D) Gene expression analysis via microarrays
E) Knockout studies via CRISPR

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Mutagenesis via CRISPR is the most relevant technique for revealing which nucleotides are responsible for changes in a specific gene. CRISPR allows for targeted editing of specific nucleotides, making it ideal for identifying which nucleotides affect burrowing behavior in the rodent. The other techniques listed are not as suited for pinpointing specific nucleotides.

Variation at a Specific Gene Is Known to Affect Burrowing