### Question
How is the "transgenic animal" defined?


### Answer
The term **transgenic animal** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc* as follows -

> an animal whose genome contains a nucleotide sequence that has been intentionally modified in vitro, and the progeny of such an animal

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360ccc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part F-New Animal Drugs for Minor Use and Minor Species**

