Transgenic (Edexcel IGCSE Biology)

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Transgenic: Definition

  • Genetic engineering is a term usually used to refer to the manipulation of the DNA sequences of an organism
  • Scientists have been able to artificially change an organism's DNA by combining lengths of DNA from different sources
  • The altered DNA is called recombinant DNA (rDNA)
  • Transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species
    • If an organism contains DNA from a different species it is called a transgenic organism
  • Any organism that has introduced genetic material is a genetically modified organism (GMO)

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