Transgenic Cloning

Question 1

Define transgenic

Answer 1

Transfer of DNA between species

Question 2

Define transgenic animal

Answer 2

• animal containing DNA from a different species
• used to produce human proteins, such as antibiotics, in cows

Question 3

Pros of transgenic animal cloning

Answer 3

• clones produce identical offspring
• large number of clones can be produces
• can produce organs (used in transplants)

Question 4

Cons of cloning transgenic animals

Answer 4

• less variation in population
• more susceptible to disease as a result