biosynthetic

[ bahy-oh-sin-thet-ik ]

adjective

, Biochemistry.

1. of, relating to, or characterized by biosynthesis, the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism, or a laboratory process modeled after these reactions in living organisms.
2. of or relating to a substance produced by a biosynthetic process.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biosynthetic¹

First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + synthetic

Example Sentences

To to this, the organism needs a biosynthetic apparatus tailored to this process, which includes three enzymes that are responsible for the main synthesis steps.

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This may be the longest biosynthetic pathway ever inserted into yeast.

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"We can use this new biosynthetic process as a tool to change oil composition," Bates said.

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The paper also reports a fascinating and unexpected twist concerned with biosynthetic gene clusters, or BGCs.

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"The identification of the biosynthetic pathway for chlorophyll c is more than a scientific curiosity; it's a potential game-changer for sustainable energy and food security," said Robert Jinkerson, UCR chemical engineering professor and study co-author.

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