Question

An organism is called transgenic when _______

• A. a new variety can be developed from it
• B. a new gene is insereted into its geneome
• C. it has been developed via hybridization method
• D. when it can be cut and joined with other organisms.

Answer 1

The correct option is B a new gene is insereted into its geneome

An organism is called transgenic when it contains a foreign gene. The gene is added into the genome of the organism usually by rDNA technology. Transgenic organisms are also called as Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO.