zhuǎn
yīn

technical
verb

Meaning of 转基因

转基因 means to transfer genes from one organism to another; to create genetically modified organisms through recombinant DNA technology. Pronounced zhuǎn jī yīn.

  • to transfer genes from one organism to another; to create genetically modified organisms through recombinant DNA technology

Definitions & Examples

xué
jiā
tōng
guò
zhuǎn
yīn
shù
péi
chū
le
kàng
bìng
chóng
hài
de
mián
hua
xīn
pǐn
zhǒng
 

Scientists have cultivated new varieties of cotton resistant to diseases and pests through genetic modification technology.

Yán
jiū
rén
yuán
jiāng
zhè
zhǒng
de
kàng
dòng
dàn
bái
yīn
zhuǎn
fān
qié
zhōng
 
shí
xiàn
le
zhuǎn
yīn
 

Researchers transferred the antifreeze protein gene from this species of fish into tomatoes, achieving genetic modification.

Zhuǎn
yīn
zuò
néng
gòu
gāo
chǎn
liàng
 
dàn
yǐn
le
guān
shēng
tài
ān
quán
shí
pǐn
ān
quán
de
tǎo
lùn
 

Genetically modified crops can increase yields, but have also sparked discussions regarding ecological safety and food security.

Measure Words

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Primary
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