alleryWhich animal fits the NCERT definition of a transgenic animal?
AOne with a transplanted kidney
BOne expressing an introduced foreign gene
COne vaccinated against a virus
DOne raised on fortified feed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One expressing an introduced foreign gene
A transgenic animal has manipulated DNA that contains and expresses an extra foreign gene. A transplant, vaccination or dietary change alone does not establish this.
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