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genetic engineering

/dʒəˌnetɪk ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

Tradução: Manipulação direta dos genes de um organismo por meio de biotecnologia para alterar suas características, frequentemente com fins médicos, agrícolas ou de pesquisa.

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C1formalcommonscientific/dʒəˌnetɪk ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to alter its characteristics, often for medical, agricultural, or research purposes.

  • 🇵🇹Manipulação direta dos genes de um organismo por meio de biotecnologia para alterar suas características, frequentemente com fins médicos, agrícolas ou de pesquisa.
  1. Modification of DNA B2 formal

    The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to alter its characteristics.

    • Genetic engineering is used to create crops that are resistant to pests.
    • Scientists are exploring genetic engineering to treat inherited diseases.
    • The debate over genetic engineering in food production continues.

    🇵🇹Engenharia genética

  2. Medical application C1 formal

    The application of genetic modification techniques for therapeutic purposes, such as gene therapy.

    • Genetic engineering offers potential cures for genetic disorders.
    • Researchers used genetic engineering to develop a new vaccine.
    • The medical field has advanced significantly thanks to genetic engineering.

    🇵🇹Aplicação médica