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Transgenic Animals and Plants

What is a transgenic animal/plant?

A transgenic animal or plant is one that has a foreign gene (called a "transgene") inserted into its DNA. Transgenic animals and plants are sometimes called "genetically modified organisms" or GMO's for short.

What is a transgene?

A transgene is the foreign gene that has been moved from one organism into a new organism by genetic engineering. For example, a bacterial gene that is inserted into a plant's DNA would be a transgene.

What is the difference between traditional plant and animal breeding and transgenic technology?

In traditional plant or animal breeding, a plant or animal with a desired trait is mated with an existing plant or animal, to transfer the desired trait to the offspring. Of course, the only genes that are involved are the genes already present in the parental plants or animals. For example, if you mate rabbits, the only genes that you can expect to find in the baby rabbits are......

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