Question

The first transgenic cow, Rosie, produced human protein-enriched milk. Which of the following year it was produced and what is the human protein produced in the milk?

• A. In $1993 and β- \, $ lactamase enzyme
• B. In $1997 and α-$ lactalbumin protein
• C. In $1999 and α-1-$ antitrypsin enzyme
• D. In $1993$ and adenosine deaminase enzyme

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The first transgenic cow, Rosie, was produced by Rosalin Institute in1997. The transgenic cow produced a human protein (alpha-lactalbumin) enriched milk (2.4 grams per litre). It was nutritionally a more balanced product for human babies than natural cow-milk.