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Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology and its Applications2 Marks
Question
Name the first transgenic cow. Which gene was introduced in this cow?
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Answer

Rosie was the first transgenic cow and it was produced in 1997. The gene for human protein alpha-lactalbumin was introduced in this cow. Thus, the cow could produce protein-enriched milk. This milk was nutritionally more balanced than natural cow milk.

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