bi·o·syn·the·sis (b   -s n th-ss)n. Formation of a chemical compound by a living organism. Also called biogenesis. bi o·syn·thetic (-th tk) adj.bi o·syn·theti·cal·ly adv. |
biosynthesis [ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms
biosynthetic [ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk] adj
biosynthetically adv
biosynthesis
the formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj.
See also: Biologythe formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj.
See also: Organisms
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| Noun | 1. | biosynthesis - production of a chemical compound by a living organism synthesis - the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) |
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