Question

Basic principle of developing transgenic plants and animals is to introduce the gene of interest into the nucleus to

• A. germ cell
• B. somatic cell
• C. vegetative cell
• D. body cell

Answer 1

The correct option is A germ cell

Germ cells or germinal cells refer to the cells involved in sexual reproduction. They carry the information in the genetic material of the organism from one generation to another i.e., from parents to the progeny.

The basic principle of developing transgenic plants and animals is to introduce the gene of interest into the nucleus of germ cells, so that it can be passed onto the future generations as well.