biosynthesis

bio·syn·the·sis | \ ˌbī-ō-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs

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Definition of biosynthesis

: the production of a chemical compound by a living organism

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Recent Examples on the Web Acetate molecules are key to building many of the components of life through biosynthesis. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "When We Settle on Mars, Here's How We'll Build Life from the Ground Up," 13 Apr. 2020 Previous studies have partially constructed cannabinoids from yeast, but this study is the first to achieve a complete biosynthesis of the major compounds of Cannabis sativa. — Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Use Yeast to Produce Cannabinoids Affordably and Efficiently," 1 Mar. 2019 Equally as important is their contribution to the biosynthesis of the chemicals that make up ﬂavor and aroma. — Elin Mccoy, Bloomberg.com, "Winemakers Turn to MIT to Save Pinot Noir in Warming Temperatures," 23 Jan. 2018 As Mike McRae points out for Science Alert, a 1968 paper investigating psilocybin’s biosynthesis theorized that the process began with a molecule of tryptophan, an essential amino acid. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Scientists Unlock Magic Mushrooms’ Mysterious Chemical Compound," 18 Aug. 2017 As Mike McRae points out for Science Alert, a 1968 paper investigating psilocybin’s biosynthesis theorized that the process began with a molecule of tryptophan, an essential amino acid. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Scientists Unlock Magic Mushrooms’ Mysterious Chemical Compound," 19 Aug. 2017 The genome sequence includes genes associated with biosynthesis. — Chungui Lu, CNN, "Climate change threatens tea -- but its DNA could save it," 11 May 2017

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“Biosynthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biosynthesis. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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