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knockout(genetic biology) |
- Grammar: noun
- Definition: deletion or mutation of a gene in the genome to generate a mutant organism.
- Example:
1. The knockout of 8-10 homeobox genes in insects leads to loss of segmental specialisation.
2. A knockout mouse is a genetically engineered mouse, where one or more of the genes have been made inoperable. - Related Compound: knockout gene, knockout experiment, knockout mouse
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