biosynthesis
[ bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis ]
nounBiochemistry.
the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism.
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for biosynthesis
biosynthesis
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs) /
noun
the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms
Derived forms of biosynthesis
- biosynthetic (ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk), adjective
- biosynthetically, adverb
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