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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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Research in genetic engineering/engineer
Research in genetic engineering has many practical applications.
Research in genetic engineer has many practical applications.
Do both of the above sentences sound right? If not, why not? If yes, what is the difference between them? Thanks.
Research in genetic engineer has many practical applications.
Do both of the above sentences sound right? If not, why not? If yes, what is the difference between them? Thanks.
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research in [a field of study] is the expression. research in linguistics, research in chemistry, research in anthropology Genetic engineering is the field of study. A genetic engineer is the person who works in the field of genetic engineering.
- research in [a field of study] is the expression.
- research in linguistics, research in chemistry, research in anthropology Genetic engineering is the field of study.
- A genetic engineer is the person who works in the field of genetic engineering.
- So the second sentence is impossible.
- CJ
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research in [a field of study] is the expression.
research in linguistics, research in chemistry, research in anthropology
Genetic engineering is the field of study.
A genetic engineer is the person who works in the field of genetic engineering.
So the second sentence is impossible.
CJ
research in linguistics, research in chemistry, research in anthropology
Genetic engineering is the field of study.
A genetic engineer is the person who works in the field of genetic engineering.
So the second sentence is impossible.
CJ
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