All of the choices are correct. Transgenic animals can be used to produce genetically modified proteins for medical or scientific use. This is often achieved through germ line engineering, which means the altered genes will be passed on to future generations. Mice are a common subject for genetic modification, but other animals can also be used.

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Transgenic Animals

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Transgenic animals

A) can be engineered to become factories for manufacturing proteins.
B) are often obtained from germ line engineering.
C) will pass the genes on to their offspring.
D) commonly include mice.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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