Question

Which of the following transgenic animals have been used for the production of human proteins in the milk?

• A. Sheep
• B. Goat
• C. Cow
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Transgenic animals have their genomes manipulated deliberately in order to obtain the product of interest.

Transgenic sheep, goat and cow have been developed to produce human proteins in their milk.

Transgenic sheep have been developed to produce α-1-antitrypsin protein in their milk.

Transgenic goat have been developed to produce clot dissolving proteins in their milk.

Transgenic cows have been made to produce milk which has a high content of human α-lactalbumin protein.