In Which Stage Is the Foreign Gene Introduced into the Developing

question 50

Multiple Choice

In which stage is the foreign gene introduced into the developing embryo during the creation of transgenic animals?

• A) at the blastocyst stage, via a transgenic cell
• B) in cell culture, prior to fertilization
• C) at the sperm stage, via direct microinjection of the new DNA
• D) at the egg stage, via direct microinjection of the new DNA

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Definitions:

Foreign Aid

Financial or in-kind assistance given by one country to another, often for developmental projects, humanitarian aid, or economic stabilization.

World Bank

A global financial intermediary that provides financial assistance and grants to the governments of developing nations with the aim of pursuing capital project investments.

Economic Growth

An increase in a country's output of goods and services, usually measured by GDP growth.

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.