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transgenic
adj.
pertaining to the joining of two DNA segments of two different genomes (Medicine)
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Genetically modified organism
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an
organism
whose
genetic
material has been
altered
using the
genetic engineering
techniques generally known as
recombinant DNA technology
. With recombinant
DNA
technology,
DNA
molecules
from different sources are combined
in vitro
into one molecule to create a new gene. This modified DNA is then transferred into an organism causing the expression of modified or novel traits. The product is also known as an
Genetically Engineered Organism
or
GEO
.
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transgenic
1. Having at least one gene from a different species, particularly as a result of recombinant DNA technology. 2. Relating to the insertion into chromosomes a chromosomal segment from another organism.
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