Question

Write short note on transgenic animal. Explain

Answer 1

A transgenic animal is one whose genome has been changed to carry genes from other species. The nucleus of all cells in every living organism contains genes made up of DNA. These genes store information that regulates how our bodies form and function.

Answer 2

Answer :

➪ First transgenic animal was Rat .

➪ Today , even transgenic rabbit , pigs , sheep , cow and fish also exist .

• Uses :

➪ To study normal physiology ans development such as complex factor involved in growth called insulin like growth factor ( somatomedins ) .

➪ Its gene was inactivated to observe the role of this protein in the growth od an animal .

• Know More :

★ Transgenic mice are used to list the safety of vaccine such as polio vaccine .

★ This has stopped the use of monkey .

★ Transgenic animals are used for chemical safety testing . They are made to carry gene which make them more sensitive to toxins .

★ This allows to get result in a very short time .

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