How have Alaskan salmon been genetically modified?
A) Bacterial genes have been inserted to resist invasive diseases.
B) Genes from freshwater algae have been inserted for an internal energy source.
C) Growth hormone genes from a faster growing fish species have been inserted.
D) Genes for the overproduction of essential fatty acids have been inserted.

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Growth hormone genes from a faster-growing Pacific salmon species have been inserted into some Atlantic salmon to create a genetically modified organism (GMO) known as AquAdvantage salmon. This modification allows the salmon to grow to market size more quickly than non-GMO salmon.

How Have Alaskan Salmon Been Genetically Modified