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[[Image:Fatmouse-public-300x203.jpg|thumb|A transgenic mouse next to a wild type mouse]]An [[Organism|organism]] which contains [[DNA|DNA]] from another [[Species|species]] is Transgenic.
[[Image:Fatmouse-public-300x203.jpg|thumb]]An [[Organism|organism]] which contains [[DNA|DNA]] from another [[Species|species]] is Transgenic.
 
A well known experiment involving Transgenic Organisms is the ob mouse which lead to the discovery of the hormone leptin.
 
An example of a Transgenic Organism is Goats that produce milk containing Spider Silk to discover new production methods.

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An organism which contains DNA from another species is Transgenic.

A well known experiment involving Transgenic Organisms is the ob mouse which lead to the discovery of the hormone leptin.

An example of a Transgenic Organism is Goats that produce milk containing Spider Silk to discover new production methods.