What is the phenotype of a CED-4 knockout in C. elegans - Practice Question
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Using CRISPR you have knocked out the CED-4 gene in the nematode C. elegans. Which of the following statements are TRUE? (Select all that apply)
O a. In the absence of death signal apoptosis would be activated
O b. In the presence of death signal apoptosis would not be activated
O c. Additionally knocking out CED-3 would rescue the CED-4 knockout phenotype
O d. Knocking out CED-3 instead of CED-4 would result in the same phenotype