Transgenic (Edexcel IGCSE Biology (Modular))

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)