Which of the following contains genes from another species?

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All of these options involve organisms that have been genetically modified to contain genes from another species. Transgenic organisms are specifically created by introducing foreign genes; Bt corn plants contain genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis for pest resistance; Roundup tolerant cotton plants have been modified to resist glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide; and Golden Rice has been engineered to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, with genes from other organisms.

Which of the Following Contains Genes from Another Species