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The transgenic animals are those that have

A
Foreign DNA in some of its cells
B
Foreign DNA in all its cells
C
Foreign RNA in all its cells
D
Both A and B
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Correct option is B. Foreign DNA in all its cells

$$\textbf{Correct answer: B}$$


$$\textbf{Option (A):}$$

$$\bullet$$ Genetically modified animals may have specific genetic alterations or gene insertions in a few cells. But this is not the condition for a transgenic animal.

$$\bullet$$ This type of gene alteration in a specific region is done by specifically targeting the genome of tissues in a particular organ or system.


$$\textbf{Option (B):}$$

$$\bullet$$ Transgenic animals are those with foreign DNA inserted in all their cells.

$$\bullet$$ This is because the foreign gene is incorporated into the genome of the organism from its zygotic stage.

$$\bullet$$ By using the microinjection procedure the foreign gene can be inserted into the zygote.

$$\bullet$$ Since all the cells of the organism are produced from the zygotic cell, all the cells in the body of the transgenic animal will have the gene insert.


$$\textbf{Option (C):}$$

$$\bullet$$ A foreign RNA is not introduced in a cell as it is more unstable and even if it remains viable it will only produce proteins for a shorter period.


Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

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