biosynthesis
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bio·syn·the·sis
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Definition of biosynthesis
: the production of a chemical compound by a living organism
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Other Words from biosynthesis
biosynthetic
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adjective
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biosynthetically
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Examples of biosynthesis in a Sentence
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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 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'biosynthesis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for biosynthesis
biosynthesis
noun
bio·syn·the·sis
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plural biosyntheses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of biosynthesis
: production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Other Words from biosynthesis
biosynthetic
\ -sin-ˈthet-ik
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adjective
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adjective
biosynthetically
\ -i-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb