What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Also Called

Question

What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) also called?
A) artificial crop plants
B) artificially selected organisms
C) transgenic organisms
D) mutant crop plants

Accepted Answer

GMOs are also called transgenic organisms, as they have had foreign genes from other organisms genetically inserted into their genome to give them new traits, such as resistance to pests or herbicides. They are not simply artificially selected or mutated crop plants, as they involve deliberate genetic engineering techniques.