SSC
BIOLOGY
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to create new species of organisms
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to control microorganisms in the soil
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to prevent habitats from being destroyed
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to treat certain types of diseases
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Detailed explanation-1: -Transgenic organisms are important research tools, and are often used when exploring a gene’s function. Transgenesis is also related to the medical practice of gene therapy, in which DNA is transferred into a patient’s cells to treat disease. Transgenic organisms are widespread in agriculture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Transgenic animals can be used to make biological products by introducing the genes that code for those biological products. These biological products can be used to cure certain diseases too. For example: Alpha-1 antitrypsin is produced to treat emphysema in a transgenic sheep, Tracy.
Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of inserting a combination of genes in a plant, is to make it as useful and productive as possible. This process provides advantages like improving shelf life, higher yield, improved quality, pest resistance, tolerant to heat, cold and drought resistance, against a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses.