Creating Transgenic Plants and Animals

Transgenic organisms are genetically engineered to carry a transgene, which is a gene from a different species, in their genome. The inserted gene may be a new gene for that organism or a different version of one it already has. Scientists usually make transgenes with recombinant DNA and DNA cloning methods.

Transgenic organisms are genetically engineered to have a transgene, a new gene, often from another species, inserted into their genome so that it can produce a desired protein. For example, transgenic goats have been developed to produce spider silk in their milk, which is then used to manufacture exceptionally-strong fibers.

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