Notes from NEET topper
Examples of Transgenic Animals:
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Transgenic Mice: These animals have been widely used in biomedical research. They can be engineered to model human diseases, study gene function, and test potential treatments.
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Transgenic Zebrafish: Zebrafish are used to study developmental biology and genetics. Their embryos are transparent, making it easier to observe gene expression and organ development.
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Transgenic Cows: These animals have been engineered to produce milk with specific properties, such as higher protein content or pharmaceutical proteins like insulin.
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Transgenic Pigs: Pigs have been modified to study organ transplantation compatibility (xenotransplantation) and to produce organs suitable for human transplantation.
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Transgenic Fruit Flies (Drosophila): These tiny insects are used to study genetics and developmental biology, providing insights into various aspects of gene function.
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Transgenic Sheep: Sheep have been genetically modified to produce human proteins in their milk, which can be harvested for therapeutic purposes.
