Transplanting a tissue or organ from one species into another species is known as ________.

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Xenotransplantation specifically refers to transplanting tissues or organs from one species to another species. The other answer choices are not specific to this scenario. Transgenesis involves the introduction of foreign genetic material into an organism, transformation typically refers to the genetic modification of a cell, autotransplantation involves transplanting tissue from one part of an individual's body to another part, and regenerative medicine involves using stem cells to regenerate damaged or diseased tissues or organs.

Transplanting a Tissue or Organ from One Species into Another