biosynthesis

noun

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

Definition of biosynthesis

: the production of a chemical compound by a living organism

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Other Words from biosynthesis

biosynthetic \ ˌbī-ō-sin-ˈthe-tik

\ adjective

biosynthetically \ ˌbī-ō-sin-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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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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