What does "biosynthesis" mean?

The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.

What is a synonym for "biosynthesis"?

Common synonyms include: biogenesis.

Pronounced //ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs//.

//ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones. countable, uncountable
"The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes."
2
production of a chemical compound by a living organism wordnet

"The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes."

From bio- + synthesis.

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