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.

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biosynthesis British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs, ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• biosynthetically
  adverb
• biosynthetic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of biosynthesis

First recorded in 1925–30; bio- + synthesis

Example Sentences

"The key innovation in the biosynthesis of tagatose was in finding the slime mold Gal1P enzyme and splicing it into our production bacteria," said Nair.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

"This means that the biosynthesis of the cofactor requires a complex sequence of different synthesis steps in order to provide all the necessary components."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

All initiated the same responses in the pathogen cell, suggesting that cell suicide is a general consequence of ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

The team also tested other clinically relevant anti-fungal drugs that target the ergosterol biosynthesis, including Terbinafine, Tolfonate and Fluconazole.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

Something you should understand: I’m not androgynous in the least. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome allows for normal biosynthesis and peripheral action of testosterone, in utero, neona- tally, and at puberty.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides