Question

A transgene expression can achieve which of the following?

Options

• prevent expression of a native gene

• modify an existing biosynthetic pathway

• produce a protein that itself produces the phenotype of interest or is the product of interest.

• all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Explanation:

Transgene expression can silence a native gene, modify a biosynthetic pathway, or produce a protein that creates the desired trait or is itself the desired product. Therefore, all three listed effects are possible.