Define/Explain: Transgenic Animals.
(N/A) Animals that have had their $DNA$ manipulated to possess and express an extra (foreign) gene are known as $transgenic \text{ } animals$. These animals are created by introducing a foreign gene into their genome, allowing them to express traits that are not naturally present in their species. They are widely used in research to study gene function, disease models, and the production of biological products.
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