Genetically modified organism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004841",
  "term": "Genetically modified organism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An organism whose genetic material has been altered through biotechnological methods, rather than through traditional breeding. This modification involves introducing, deleting, or modifying specific genes to achieve desired traits. The resulting organism is often referred to as transgenic if genes from another species are incorporated.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1227 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/genetically-modified-organism/"
}