Enviropig Flashcards
1
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Eutrophication
A
Addition of nutrients to fresh water in the form of slurry causes algal blooms. When algae die, bacteria decompose use up all oxygen, organisms die
2
Q
Transgene
A
A gene transferred from an organism of one species to an organism of another species by genetic engineering
3
Q
Pronuclear microinjection
A
When newly constructed DNA is microinjected into the pronucleus of the fertilised embryo
4
Q
The enviropig
A
A genetically modified pig that produces the enzyme phytase in its salivary glands which breaks down phosphorus in their feed
