CEFR C1

synthetic biology

noun

Meaning

A field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.

Examples

Synthetic biology allows scientists to create custom DNA sequences that do not exist in nature.
The university recently opened a new laboratory dedicated entirely to advancements in synthetic biology.

Synonyms: bioengineering, genetic engineering, biotechnology, synthetic genomics

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synthetic biology (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: sɪnˈθɛtɪk baɪˈɒlədʒi

Definition

A field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.

Examples

Synthetic biology allows scientists to create custom DNA sequences that do not exist in nature.
The university recently opened a new laboratory dedicated entirely to advancements in synthetic biology.
Ethical debates often surround synthetic biology due to the potential for creating artificial life forms.

Synonyms of synthetic biology

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