In knockout experiments,
A)genes are removed from chromosomes.
B)normal genes are replaced physically by mutated genes.
C)wild type genes are mutated to prevent their transcription or translation.
D)mRNAs are prevented from attaching to ribosomes.
E)the protein products of specific genes are inactivated.

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In knockout experiments, wild type genes are mutated or disrupted to prevent their transcription or translation, effectively "knocking out" the gene's function.

In Knockout Experiments