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die Genetik
genetics
The science that deals with genes, heredity, and the variation of traits in living organisms.
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Die moderne Genetik hat die Medizin revolutioniert.
Modern genetics has revolutionized medicine.
die Genetik
genetics
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Word family
The word 'Genetik' (genetics) is closely related to 'das Gen' (the gene). It describes the science that deals with genes.
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In der Genetik untersucht man, wie Eigenschaften durch Gene vererbt werden.
In genetics, people study how traits are inherited through genes.
Register: technical language
'Genetik' (genetics) is a scientific technical term. It is used mainly in academic, medical, or biological contexts.
EXAMPLE
Für ihr Biologiestudium muss sie eine Prüfung in Genetik ablegen.
For her biology degree, she has to take an exam in genetics.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'moderne Genetik' (modern genetics), 'menschliche Genetik' (human genetics), or 'in der Genetik forschen' (to do research in genetics).
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Die menschliche Genetik ist ein sehr komplexes Forschungsfeld.
Human genetics is a very complex field of research.
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Genetik vs Gentechnik
genetic engineering
'Gentechnik' and 'Genetik' both have to do with genes and genetic material. 'Genetik' is the science of heredity and genes: for example, it explains why children have certain traits from their parents. 'Gentechnik' is more practical and technical: it involves deliberately studying or modifying genetic material. Learners may confuse the words because both begin with 'Gen-' and occur in biological contexts. As a guide: 'Genetik' explains genes, while 'Gentechnik' modifies them or uses them in a targeted way.
Genetik
Im Biologieunterricht erklärt die Lehrerin die Grundlagen der Genetik.
In biology class, the teacher explains the basics of genetics.
Gentechnik
In der Landwirtschaft wird Gentechnik eingesetzt, um Pflanzen widerstandsfähiger zu machen.
In agriculture, genetic engineering is used to make plants more resistant.
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