An organism whose genome has been modified to change a genetic trait or traits by using traditional breeding techniques, classical genetic approaches, or modern molecular manipulation techniques is called a ____.
A) bacterium
B) clone
C) transcriptionally modified organism
D) genetically altered organism
E) somatic organism

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Genetically altered organism (GAO) is the correct term for an organism whose genome has been modified to change a genetic trait or traits, which can be achieved through various techniques including traditional breeding, classical genetics, or modern molecular manipulation.

An Organism Whose Genome Has Been Modified to Change a Genetic