Question
Describe how biotechnology has helped in producing more nutritionally balanced milk. Write the full forms of the following:
- GEAC
- PKU
✓
Answer
Biotechnology leads to production of transgenic cow, Rosie that produced around 2.4 g/ L human protein enriched milk. This milk contained the human alpha lactalbumin and was nutritionally more balanced than a natural cow's milk.
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