Which of the following are NOT produced as transgenic animals ? A) Sheep and Pig B) Rat and Rabbit C) Dog and Banded Krait D) Cow and Fish
Which of the following are NOT produced as transgenic animals ? A) Sheep and Pig B) Rat and Rabbit C) Dog and Banded Krait D) Cow and Fish

Correct option:(C)Dog and Banded Krait

Solution:

  • Transgenic animals are those animals in which foreign gene is inserted into their genome.
  • Created by injecting foreign DNA in embryonic stem cell.
  • Rat is the most common transgenic animal used in research due to short reproduction cycle.
  • Transgenic pigs are used as a source of organs for transplants.
  • Dolly, the sheep is the first transgenic animal.
  • Transgenic rabbits are used to produce recombinant human C12 esterase inhibitor.
  • Other examples:Cow, goats, fish, etc.
  • Animals are used to produce more protein in milk and meat, disease resistance, good quality wool and improvement in genetic traits.