Are genetically altered animals real?
Yes, it's been done to rats, fish, sea anenomes and in 2009 in a primate! A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques, generally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. ChaCha 4 now!
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About Organism
Any type of life is an organism. All organisms are capable of response to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homoeostasis as a stable whole.
About Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering which is also called genetic modification is the process of altering a organisms genetic make-up. It is the human manipulation of a living species DNA code that can not happen under normal conditions.
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About DNA
DNA is the source of our genetic material, and plays a central role in transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
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