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基因

jī yīn

English translation of 基因

gene

In Chinese, '基因' is the exact translation of the English term 'gene'. It is often used in the fields of biology and genetics, representing the fundamental physical and functional units of heredity. Specific characteristics could be determined by '基因' in an organism.


Example sentences using: 基因

基因是生命的基础。

Jīyīn shì shēngmìng de jīchǔ.

English translation of 基因是生命的基础。

Genes are the foundation of life.

This sentence expresses the idea that genes, represented by the word '基因', are the fundamental building blocks behind all living organisms.

科学家正在研究基因治疗。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū jīyīn zhìliáo.

English translation of 科学家正在研究基因治疗。

Scientists are studying gene therapy.

This sentence conveys that scientists are researching the field of gene therapy ('基因治疗'), which involves treating a disease by modifying or introducing genes into a patient's cells.

这个基因决定了她的眼睛颜色。

Zhège jīyīn juédìngle tā de yǎnjīng yánsè.

English translation of 这个基因决定了她的眼睛颜色。

This gene determined her eye color.

This sentence means that a specific gene ('基因') influenced the color of her eyes.

基因工程给我们带来了很多可能性。

Jīyīn gōngchéng gěi wǒmen dàiláile hěnduō kěnéngxìng.

English translation of 基因工程给我们带来了很多可能性。

Genetic engineering has brought us many possibilities.

This sentence implies that genetic engineering ('基因工程') has opened up a range of potential advancements or discoveries.

基因突变可以导致疾病。

Jīyīn tūbiàn kěyǐ dǎozhì jíbìng.

English translation of 基因突变可以导致疾病。

Gene mutations can lead to disease.

This sentence states that mutations in one's genes ('基因突变') can potentially cause diseases.

他们正在寻找导致这种疾病的基因。

Tāmen zhèngzài xúnzhǎo dǎozhì zhè zhǒng jíbìng de jīyīn.

English translation of 他们正在寻找导致这种疾病的基因。

They are looking for the gene causing this disease.

This sentence communicates that people are searching for the specific gene ('基因') responsible for a disease.

这个疾病是基因遗传的。

Zhège jíbìng shì jīyīn yíchuán de.

English translation of 这个疾病是基因遗传的。

This disease is genetically inherited.

This sentence means that the disease is inherited through genes ('基因遗传').

基因测序技术正在快速发展。

Jīyīn cèxù jìshù zhèngzài kuàisù fāzhǎn.

English translation of 基因测序技术正在快速发展。

Gene sequencing technology is developing rapidly.

This sentence expresses that the technology for sequencing genes ('基因测序技术') is advancing at a fast pace.

我们都有去进行基因检测的权利。

Wǒmen dōu yǒu qù jìnxíng jīyīn jiǎncè de quánlì.

English translation of 我们都有去进行基因检测的权利。

We all have the right to undergo genetic testing.

This sentence emphasizes the right for everyone to undergo testing to study their genes ('基因检测').

你的DNA是你基因的蓝图。

Nǐ de DNA shì nǐ jīyīn de lántú.

English translation of 你的DNA是你基因的蓝图。

Your DNA is the blueprint of your genes.

This sentence means that one's DNA ('你的DNA') serves as the blueprint for their genes ('你基因的蓝图'), instructing cells on how to function.

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