Applications of Biotechnology. — Bio Zoology STD 12 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12Bio ZoologyApplications of Biotechnology.2 Marks
Question
What are the Genetically Modified Organisms?
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Answer
Transgenesis is the process of introduction of extra (foreign/ exogenous) DNA into the genome of the animals to create and maintain stable heritable characters. The foreign DNA that is introduced is called the transgene and the animals that are produced by DNA manipulations are called transgenic animals or the genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms.
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