genetic modification
genetic modification — 名詞
1. the scientific process of changing an organism's genes to give it new characteri
基因改造
改變生物基因以獲得所需特性
the scientific process of changing an organism's genes to give it new characteristics, such as making crops more resistant to disease or making farm animals grow faster
Farmers use genetic modification to grow crops that can survive with fewer chemicals.
農民利用基因改造來培育需要較少化學藥劑的作物。
to + infinitive expressing purpose: use [technology] to [do something]
The new rice variety was developed through genetic modification so that it contains extra vitamins.
這個新品種稻米是透過基因改造培育而成，含有更多維生素。
passive: was developed through [technology]
Many countries require food producers to label products that involve genetic modification.
許多國家要求食品業者標示涉及基因改造的產品。
Dr. Okafor explained that genetic modification could help wheat plants grow with less water.
Okafor 博士解釋說，基因改造可以幫助小麥在用水量較少的情況下生長。
Public debate about genetic modification often focuses on the long-term effects for the environment.
關於基因改造的公共辯論，通常聚焦於其對環境的長期影響。
- genetic engineering
often used as a synonym in everyday language, though in scientific writing 'genetic engineering' sometimes refers specifically to the lab technique of moving DNA between organisms
- gene editing
a more recent and precise set of techniques (such as CRISPR) that change specific DNA letters rather than inserting whole genes from another species
用法筆記
This sense describes the general concept of GM technology as discussed in news and public policy, covering food, farming, and environmental topics. For the precise laboratory procedure, see sense 2 (DNA MANIPULATION).
常見錯誤
2. a precise laboratory method used to remove, change, or insert DNA segments withi
基因工程
精準操作DNA的實驗技術
a precise laboratory method used to remove, change, or insert DNA segments within an organism's genome, often combining genetic material from unrelated species to produce specific traits in the organism
The lab team used genetic modification to insert a bacterium's gene into the corn plant's DNA.
實驗團隊利用基因工程，將細菌的一段基因插入玉米植株的DNA中。
insert + into: specific laboratory operation
Through genetic modification, researchers deleted a short DNA segment linked to a muscle disease in mice.
研究人員透過基因工程，刪除了小鼠體內一段與肌肉疾病相關的DNA片段。
Sofia argued that performing genetic modification on human embryos creates serious ethical problems.
Sofia 認為，對人類胚胎進行基因工程會引發嚴重的倫理問題。
A tomato was given a longer shelf life by genetic modification that slowed the ripening process.
番茄經過基因工程處理，延緩了成熟過程，因此保存期限更長。
In the university laboratory, genetic modification was used to create bacteria that break down plastic waste.
在大學實驗室裡，基因工程被用來創造能分解塑膠廢棄物的細菌。
- recombinant DNA technology
the specific method of cutting and joining DNA from different sources; a narrower term used mainly in molecular biology
- transgenesis
the process of transferring a gene from one species into a different species; a subtype of genetic modification
用法筆記
This sense refers specifically to recombinant DNA technology performed in a laboratory. It is the preferred meaning in scientific journals and technical discussions. Unlike sense 1, which covers the broad social topic, this sense names the hands-on manipulation of DNA molecules.