Which gene was introduced in the first transgenic cow?

Question

Which gene was introduced in the first transgenic cow? (A) Human a-lactalbumin (B)  α -1-antitrypsin (C)  β-1-antitrypsin (D) cry IAc

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Gene for human, i.e. α-lactalbumin was introduced into the first transgenic cow to produce human protein enriched milk. The milk contained the human α-lactalbumin and was nutritionally a more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk.

Q. Which gene was introduced in the first transgenic cow?

Human a-lactalbumin

$α$ -1-antitrypsin

$β$ -1-antitrypsin

cry IAc

Gene for human, i.e. $α$ -lactalbumin was introduced into the first transgenic cow to produce human protein enriched milk. The milk contained the human $α$ -lactalbumin and was nutritionally a more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk.