Genetically modified organisms
Genetically engineered organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. ‘Transgenesis’ uses a tiny needle to inject a piece of DNA into a fertilised egg. The egg then develops inside a surrogate mother. As her young grow up and are mated, future generations may contain this extra piece of DNA as part of their genetic makeup.
Many different animals have been used, including pigs, sheep, poultry, fish and insects. In 2001, ANDi, the first GM monkey was born.
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