Transgenic animals are the animals that:
1. have had their DNA manipulated to possess and express an extra [foreign] gene.
2. are genetically modified with the use of foreign genes from a sexually compatible donor organism.
3. are produced by interspecific hybridisation.
4. are produced by inbreeding.
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Over 95 % of all transgenic animals are:

1. Mice 2. Pigs
3. Sheep 4. Rabbits
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Transgenic animals used to test the safety of polio vaccine are:

1. Mice 2. Monkeys
3. Rabbits 4. Pigs
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The transgenic cow, Rosie, produced milk that:

1. Contained human beta lactalbumin
2. contained interferons to treat viral infections
3. contained Alpha – 1 antitrypsin
4. Is protein enriched
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin was produced in a transgenic sheep, Tracy. This enzyme is used in the treatment of:

1. Emphysema 2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Ovarian cancer 4. Pancreatitis
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At present transgenic animals cannot be used for:

1. Harvesting biological products
2. Testing vaccine safety
3. Study of human diseases
4. Xenotransplantation

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Transgenic mice are being used to test the safety of polio vaccine. They could replace the use of:

1. Monkeys 2. Rabbits
3. Fowl 4. Frogs
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