Organisms that contain genes from different species are called ..... organisms.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Organisms that contain genes from different species are called ____ organisms.

A	Blended
B	Hybrid
C	Transgenic
D	Freaky

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Transgenic refers to an organism or cell whose genome has been altered by the introduction of one or more foreign DNA sequences from another species by artificial means. Transgenic organisms are generated in the laboratory for research purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transgenic organisms are also known as Genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Detailed explanation-3: -Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are more accurately called transgenic organisms where trans means on or from “the other.” A transgene is a gene that comes from outside the genome. Bacteria acquire transgenes naturally all the time through horizontal gene transfer.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct option is ‘One that contains a foreign gene and is free-living in the environment’.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are many examples of transgenic organisms, including: Insect resistant corn. Bt cotton. GloFish.

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