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To determine:
The process by which the animals are being genetically modified.
Given:
When a gene from one organism is purposely moved to improve or change another organism in a laboratory, the result is a genetically modified organism (GMO).
Introduction:
DNA is the genetic material of an organism and carries the instructions for all the characteristics that an organism inherits. Changes introduced in an animal’s genetic make-up can, therefore, be transmitted to the next generation. Genetic modification of an animal involves altering its genetic material by adding, changing, or removing certain DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequences in a way that does not occur naturally. It aims to modify specific characteristics of an animal or introduce a new trait, such as disease resistance or enhanced growth.
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