biosynthetic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characterized by biosynthesis, the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism, or a laboratory process modeled after these reactions in living organisms.
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of or relating to a substance produced by a biosynthetic process.
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Origin of biosynthetic
Example Sentences
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The production of QS-21 involved the insertion of 38 different genes from six organisms into yeast -- building one of the longest biosynthetic pathways ever transplanted into any organism, Keasling said.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2024
The paper also reports a fascinating and unexpected twist concerned with biosynthetic gene clusters, or BGCs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
"The identification of the biosynthetic pathway for chlorophyll c is more than a scientific curiosity; it's a potential game-changer for sustainable energy and food security," said Robert Jinkerson, UCR chemical engineering professor and study co-author.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024
However, the biosynthetic pathway of these compounds was so far only known for grasses such as maize.
From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023
Meanwhile, their biosynthetic pathway has been described in several grasses, but benzoxazinoids have also been found in other plant species.
From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023
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