Gene Therapy - Transgenetics And Pharming

Question 1

What are transgenetics

Answer 1

The incorporation of foreign genes into an organism’s DNA

Question 2

What is the definition of a transgenic animal

Answer 2

An animal which has had its DNA altered by the addition of a gene not normally found in that species

Question 3

What is gene pharming

Answer 3

A mix of transgenic techniques and farming. It is used to develop animals that produce proteins of medicinal or commercial value

Question 4

List some examples of transgenic animals:

Answer 4

• Sheep- milk contains a human blood clotting factor

• Goats- milk contains treatment for cystic fibrosis

• Cattle- lack the protein responsible for BSE

• Pigs- lack the genes that lead to their organs being rejected during transplantation