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STANDARD Zoology Transgenic Animals MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The milk produced by first transgenic ________ contained the human ________ and was nutritionally a more balanced product for human babies

A

Sheep, alpha-lactalbumin

B

Cow, beta-lactalbumin

C

Cow, alpha-lactalbumin

D

Cow, alpha-lactalbumin

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The milk produced by the first transgenic cow contained human alpha-lactalbumin, a protein that enhances the nutritional profile of the milk, making it more suitable for human infants. This transgenic approach aimed to mimic the composition of human breast milk, which is crucial for infant development. Option A is incorrect because sheep were not the first to produce this transgenic milk, while option B incorrectly identifies beta-lactalbumin, which is not the focus of this transgenic development. Option C is also incorrect as it repeats the correct protein but does not specify the correct context of its production in cows.

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