A transgenic animal is one that has been cloned to create a duplicate of that animal. True or False?

A transgenic animal is one that has had a foreign gene deliberately inserted into its genome, which typically leads to the expression of a new trait or characteristic. This process is different from cloning, which involves creating a genetically identical copy of an organism without the introduction of new genetic material.

While both transgenics and cloning involve manipulating genetic material, transgenic animals are specifically defined by the inclusion of additional genes, whereas cloning refers to producing identical copies of an existing organism. Therefore, the statement is false as it conflates two distinct processes in genetic engineering and biotechnology. Transgenic animals are created with the purpose of studying gene function, producing pharmaceutical proteins, or enhancing agricultural traits, rather than simply duplicating existing animals.