Q. 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?

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Solution:

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.