How does a transgenic animal compare with other animals of its species?

A. It no longer has any genetic traits in common with other animals of its species.

B. It has identical genetic traits, but it differs in the traits it acquired during its life.

C. It has mostly bacterial DNA and only one or two genes from its own species.

D. It has most of the same DNA as its own species but also DNA from another species.

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Emily Hensley

Biology

19 March, 14:32

How does a transgenic animal compare with other animals of its species?

A. It no longer has any genetic traits in common with other animals of its species.

B. It has identical genetic traits, but it differs in the traits it acquired during its life.

C. It has mostly bacterial DNA and only one or two genes from its own species.

D. It has most of the same DNA as its own species but also DNA from another species.

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Darius Keith · Answer 1

The correct option is D) It has most of the same DNA as its own species but also DNA from another species.

Explanation:

Transgenic organisms can be described as organisms which have a foreign gene inserted into them. Most of the DNA of the transgenic organism is similar to the other wild type species but sometimes, a part of the DNA could be cut to add the new foreign gene or DNA. Transgenic organisms have a number of advantages like providing enhanced features and characteristics to the organism. Transgenic organisms are created for the betterment of mankind.