Transgenic Definition

trăns-jĕnĭk, trănz-
adjective
Having genetic material, in all cells, that includes a gene or DNA sequence transferred by means of genetic engineering from a genetically unlike organism.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the study of transgenic organisms.
Transgenic research.
American Heritage Medicine
noun
A transgenic organism.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Transgenic

Noun

Singular:
transgenic
Plural:
transgenics

Origin of Transgenic

  • From trans- +"Ž -genic.

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Transgenic Sentence Examples

  • But integration of transgenic constructs containing the 35S promoter may mobilize the elements.

  • Over-wintering of transgenic sugar beet was found to be a source for dispersal of transgenic pollen [9] .

  • There were also fewer birds and predatory carabid beetles that feed on weed seeds in transgenic fields.

  • The transgenic bollworms are genetically modified using the piggyBac transposon.

  • Transgenic approaches would be useful to deal with problems related to stem borer, leaf blight, and sensitivity to waterlogging in corn.

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CICNIC

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