Question

Which of the following is correct related to transgene?

(a) Phenotype remains unaltered

(b) Phenotype changes

(c) Produced within an organism

(d) Genotype changes

I have been asked this question in homework.

The query is from Gene Therapy Using Viral Vectors topic in chapter Utilizing Genetically Engineered Organisms & Medical Applications of Bioprocess Engineering of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Phenotype changes

For explanation I would say: A transgene is a gene or genetic material that has been transferred naturally, or by any of a number of genetic engineering techniques from one organism to another. The introduction of a transgene (called “transgenesis”) has the potential to change the phenotype of an organism.