genetic engineering
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genetically engineered
Refers to methods and procedures of genetic engineering in which the genetic material of organisms is deliberately altered.
Der Mais wurde gentechnisch verändert, um resistent gegen Schädlinge zu sein.
The corn was genetically modified to be resistant to pests.
The adjective is composed of the words 'Gen' (gene) and 'technisch' (technical). The '-en-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two parts. It literally means 'relating to the technology of genes.'
Die Gentechnik ist ein komplexes Forschungsfeld.
Genetic engineering is a complex field of research.
The word belongs to the word family around 'die Gentechnik' (genetic engineering; the discipline) and 'das Gen' (gene; hereditary information). If you know these words, you can easily work out the meaning of 'gentechnisch' (related to genetic engineering).
Die moderne Medizin nutzt Erkenntnisse aus der Genforschung.
Modern medicine uses findings from genetic research.
By far the most common combination is 'gentechnisch verändert' (genetically modified). This expression is often used in connection with food and agriculture.
Viele Menschen lehnen gentechnisch veränderte Lebensmittel ab.
Many people reject genetically modified foods.
genetic
'genetisch' and 'gentechnisch' sound similar and both have to do with genes, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Genetisch' describes something that is connected to genes or heredity. 'Gentechnisch' describes methods by which genetic material is deliberately altered. They are easy to confuse because both words appear in biology, medicine, and nutrition. In practical terms: a genetic trait is inherited or built into the genes. A 'gentechnisch veränderter Organismus' (genetically modified organism) has had its genetic material altered through technology.
Auf der Packung steht, dass das Produkt keine gentechnisch veränderten Zutaten enthält.
The packaging says that the product contains no genetically modified ingredients.
Die Augenfarbe ist zu einem großen Teil genetisch bestimmt.
Eye color is genetically determined to a large extent.