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Definition of Biosynthesis
1. Noun. Production of a chemical compound by a living organism.
Definition of Biosynthesis
1. Noun. (context: biochemistry) The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones. ¹
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Definition of Biosynthesis
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Literary usage of Biosynthesis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... of Cholesterol biosynthesis in Rats' (40283) ASAF A. QURESHI, JIRAPA K.
SOLOMON, AND BURR EICHELMAN Laboratory of Behavioral Neurochemistry. ..."
2. Raising Standards for American Education (1993)
"Language: English Descriptors: Japan; Cryptomeria japonica; Tannins; biosynthesis;
Foliar diagnosis; Phytotoxicity, Air pollution; Shikimic acid; ..."
3. Agricultural Biotechnology: Novel Products and New Partnerships by Jane B. Segelken (1998)
"Its biosynthesis is understood well and the genes that are required for biosynthesis
have been identified. In addition, genes have been identified that ..."
4. Gene Expression in Field Crops: Bibliography January 1991-November 1992 edited by Janet Saunders, Robert D. Warmbrodt (1995)
"... synthase during the key step in the biosynthesis of soybean phytoalexins. ...
approach for altering alkaloid biosynthesis in plants is the expression of ..."