What is a Living Modified Organism (LMO)?

Answer Posted / shimbhu

Living modified organism, identical with GMO, means any
living organism that possesses a novel combination of
genetic material obtained through the use of modern
biotechnology.

It can be any biological entity capable of transferring or
replicating genetic material, including sterile organisms,
viruses and viroids.

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