NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
What are transgenic animals?
Options
- AAnimals with modified behavior
- BAnimals with altered anatomy
- CAnimals with altered DNA structure
- DAnimals with modified fur
Correct answer
C. Animals with altered DNA structure
Step-by-step solution
Animals that have had their DNA manipulated to possess and express an extra (foreign) gene are known as transgenic animals. Transgenic rats, rabbits, pigs, sheep, cows and fish have been produced, although over 95 per cent of all existing transgenic animals are mice. Why are these animals being produced? How can man benefit from such modifications?