What term refers to an organism that contains genes from another species?

A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified to contain genes from a different species. This process typically involves inserting a gene of interest from one organism into the genome of another, allowing the recipient organism to express traits or characteristics from the donor species. Transgenic organisms are often created for research, agricultural, or medical purposes, enabling the study of gene function or the development of crops with improved traits, such as pest resistance or enhanced nutritional value.

In contrast, hybrid organisms refer to the offspring produced from the crossing of two different species or varieties within the same species, but they do not specifically indicate the incorporation of genes from unrelated organisms. Gene-edited organisms involve modifications made to the genome using techniques like CRISPR, but these changes generally do not involve the transfer of genes from entirely different species. Cloned organisms are genetically identical copies of a parent organism and do not involve the introduction of foreign genetic material.