5 Questions
Which of the following best describes a transgenic animal?
An animal with altered gene composition due to the addition of foreign DNA
What is the process called when a foreign DNA sequence is introduced into the genome of a zygote or embryo?
Transgenesis
What is the purpose of including other sequences in the DNA that is introduced into a transgenic animal?
To enable the DNA to be expressed correctly by the host's cells
What is the main goal of creating transgenic animals?
Research into animal and biomedical fields
What can be produced in animals using transgenic technology?
Well-defined tissue-specific genetic alterations
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