genetic engineering
Loading your saved state.
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“ generally refers to genes, hereditary traits, or heredity. „Gentechnisch“ is more specific and refers to methods used to deliberately alter genetic material. Speak of something „Genetisches“ when you mean a connection with genes, and of something „Gentechnisches“ when such a procedure has been used.
Die Forschenden entwickelten eine gentechnisch veränderte Pflanze.
The researchers developed a genetically modified plant.
Die Forschenden untersuchen die genetischen Unterschiede zwischen den Pflanzen.
The researchers are studying the genetic differences between the plants.
