What is a knockout mouse?

Mouse with low stamina to physical exertion

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Mouse with a gene removed from its genome

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Mouse that gets knocked out when high decibel sound is used near it

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Mouse with a gene removed from its genome
A knockout mouse is a mouse with a gene deleted from the genome. Knocking a gene out of the genome of the mouse, can cause physiological changes. This helps in understanding the possible role of the gene in the normal physiology of the organism.

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