A Gene That Has Been Introduced into a Cell or an Organism

Question

A gene that has been introduced into a cell or an organism is known as a:
A) Polygene
B) Cisgene
C) Transgene
D) Xenogene
E) Autogene

Accepted Answer

A transgene refers to a gene that has been artificially introduced or transferred from one organism to another. The term "transgene" is commonly used in genetic engineering and biotechnology to refer to the inserted gene that carries a desired trait or function. Options A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe a gene that has been introduced into an organism.