In an experiment the gene of bioluminescence from firefly has been successfully transferred into a plant as a result of which it started to glow. In the terminology of the molecular genetics, the plant is called ___________.

Firefly plant

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Hybrid plant

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Transgenic plant

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Bioluminescent plant

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Solution

The correct option is C Transgenic plant
Transgenic plants are plants that have been genetically engineered, a breeding approach that uses recombinant DNA techniques to create plants with new characteristics. They are identified as a class of genetically modified organism (GMO). In this case, firefly's gene is transferred to the plant, hence the plant is called transgenic plant.

So, the correct answer is 'Transgenic plant'.

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