Definition of biosynthesis
: the production of a chemical compound by a living organism
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Equally as important is their contribution to the biosynthesis of the chemicals that make up flavor and aroma.
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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.
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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.
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The genome sequence includes genes associated with biosynthesis.
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