Thale cress is a plant that is genetically engineered with genes that break down toxic materials. Which type of organism is described?

A transgenic organism has genes from another organism inserted into its genetic material. Thale cress engineered with genes that help break down toxic materials is therefore transgenic. “Recombinant” describes genetic material formed by combining DNA, rather than the specific type of organism described here.

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