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

---

Other Word Forms

• biosynthetic adjective
• biosynthetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of biosynthesis

First recorded in 1925–30; bio- + synthesis

Example Sentences

"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

However, laboratory biosynthesis of vanillin from plant-derived VpVAN yields only very small quantities of vanillin, and is, therefore, commercially impractical.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

And yeast biosynthesis allows him to experiment with pruning the QS-21 molecule to see which portions can be eliminated without altering the molecule's effectiveness.

From Science Daily • May 8, 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