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biosynthesis

American  
[bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs /

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 British  
/ ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs, ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of biosynthesis

First recorded in 1925–30; bio- + synthesis

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The Department of Natural Product Biosynthesis at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, led by Sarah O'Connor, aims to elucidate the biosynthetic pathways of important phytochemicals with medical relevance.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

Biosynthesis of these natural products often involves lengthy metabolic pathways that have complex dynamics and regulation.

From Nature • Sep. 1, 2020

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