Scientific Advances Have Enabled Genetic Researchers to Manipulate or Alter

Multiple Choice

Scientific advances have enabled genetic researchers to manipulate or alter genes. When this technique is perfected, it could be used to prevent the development of diseases like sickle-cell anemia by keeping abnormal genes from carrying out their preprogrammed function. This scientific intervention is called a ___________________ procedure.

A) twist
B) DNA
C) knockout
D) protein
E) synthesis inhibition