Question

What are the uses of transgenic animals?

Answer 1

The transgenic animals are developed by using the recombinant DNA technology. There are many uses of the transgenic animals.

a) These animals can store more amount of food like proteins, fats and carbohydrates in their body which can be used as food by the other organisms.

b) These animals can grow to a large size which helps to fetch higher market value.

c) The quality of the food is good and rich.

d) These animals have the genes for resistance and are protected from various diseases and infections.

e) These animals can be used for the production of proteins, antibodies and other therapeutics.