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How transgenic animals are produced.?
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- Transgenic animals are produced using recombinant DNA technology.
- Foreign DNA is introduced in transgenic animals using r-DNA technology.
- It is then transmitted through the germ line so that every cell if the animal contains the same modified genetic material.
- This involves cloning of desired gene and introduction of cloned gene into fertilized eggs, successful implantation of modified eggs into receptive female and obtaining progeny carrying cloned genes.
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