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Similar term(s): transgenic.
A gene from one [organism] that has been incorporated into the genome of another organism.
Often refers to a gene that has been introduced into a multicellular organism.
Source: GreenFacts, based on FAO
Glossary of biotechnology & genetic
engineering
An organism that contains a transgene can pass it down to its descendents and is referred to as "transgenic".
Source: GreenFacts
Español: Transgen
Français: Transgène
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