When an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically different individuals it is called a(n)
A)xenograft.
B)isograft.
C)autograft.
D)allograft.

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An allograft is when an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically different individuals of the same species (e.g. human to human) and is the most common type of transplant. A xenograft is when an organ or tissue is transplanted from one species to another (e.g. pig to human) and is rarely successful. An isograft is when an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically identical individuals (e.g. identical twins) and is rare outside of research settings. An autograft is when an organ or tissue is transplanted from one part of the same individual's body to another (e.g. skin grafts or bone grafts) and is typically successful because there is no risk of rejection.

When an Organ or Tissue Is Transplanted Between Genetically Different