biosynthesis

CEFRC1

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    production of a chemical compound by a living organism.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.

Examples

  • This pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of essential amino acids.

  • Biosynthesis occurs in living cells.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The biosynthesis pathway was mapped.

  • The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes.

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Origin

noun

From bio- + synthesis.