Researchers have shown that turnips can produce interferon (an antiviral agent) and tobacco plants can create antibodies to fight human disease as a result of controlled genetic alteration. Such plants are known as

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Plants that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering, such as turnips producing interferon and tobacco plants creating antibodies, are referred to as Genetically Modified (GM) organisms. This process involves directly changing the genetic makeup of an organism to give it new traits or abilities.

Researchers Have Shown That Turnips Can Produce Interferon (An Antiviral