Question

    How much more muscle mass did the gene-edited lamb show

    compared to normal sheep?
    A 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The gene-edited lamb displayed 30% more muscle mass than regular sheep. This muscle trait, common in some European breeds, was absent in Indian sheep and was introduced through CRISPR-based mutation of the myostatin gene .

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