An Animal That Has Genes from Another Species is Said

Question

An animal that has genes from another species is said to be
A)a mutant.
B)transgenic.
C)transposed.
D)synthetic.
E)an abomination.

Accepted Answer

An animal that has genes from another species is considered to be transgenic, meaning that it has been genetically modified to contain DNA from a different species. Option A, mutant, refers to an individual whose DNA has undergone an unexpected change. Option C, transposed, refers to a segment of DNA that has moved from one location to another within the same genome. Option D, synthetic, refers to something that has been artificially created or designed, often using genetic engineering techniques, but does not specifically imply that the genes originate from a different species. Option E, an abomination, is not a scientific term and carries negative connotations that are inappropriate for describing genetically modified organisms.