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

An organism is transgenic when it has been genetically modified to contain genes introduced from another source. Thale cress engineered with genes that help break down toxic materials is therefore transgenic. “Recombinant” describes DNA made by combining genetic material, not the specific type of organism described here.

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