- A Genes that mutated spontaneously without intervention
- B Foreign DNA from another species inserted into its genome
- C An unusually large genome compared to its relatives
- D No detectable genetic material in its cells
Correct answer: B. Foreign DNA from another species inserted into its genome
Explanation: Transgenic organisms have a foreign gene (transgene) from another species stably incorporated into their genome.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.