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biosynthesis

[ bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism.
  2. the laboratory preparation of biological molecules by the use of reagents or catalysts derived from natural substances and modeled on a series of reactions occurring in a living organism.

biosynthesis

/ ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk; ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms

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Derived Forms

  • biosynthetic, adjective
  • ˌbiosynˈthetically, adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of biosynthesis1

First recorded in 1925–30; bio- + synthesis

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