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Transgenic organism
An organism that contains hereditary information from two different species of organisms.


Read more about this term in the Online Textbook:
Genetically Modified Organisms: Introduction
Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetic Modification of Animals
Genetics of Development: Conservation of the “Control Switch” Gene for Eyes

Related Terms:
Recombinant DNA

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Creation of a Transgenic Animal
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Genetics of Development