biogenesis

/'baiou'dʤenisis/ Cách viết khác : (biogeny) /bai'ɔdʤini/
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biogenesis

A scientist observes biogenesis in a petri dish under controlled laboratory conditions.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The production of living organisms from other living organisms: The principle that life originates only from pre-existing life, not from non-living matter. This concept opposes spontaneous generation.
    • The production of a chemical compound by a living organism: The synthesis of substances by biological processes within a living cell or organism.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The theory of biogenesis, proposed by Louis Pasteur, demonstrated that microorganisms arise from other microorganisms.
    • The biogenesis of antibiotics like penicillin occurs within certain fungi.
    • Studying the biogenesis of cell membranes is crucial for understanding cellular function.
Advanced Usage
  • "Principle of biogenesis": A fundamental biological tenet stating that living things come only from other living things.
    • The principle of biogenesis is a cornerstone of modern biology.
  • "Mitochondrial biogenesis": The process by which cells increase their mitochondrial mass and number.
    • Exercise can stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle cells.
  • "Ribosome biogenesis": The complex process of making ribosomes within a cell.
    • Defects in ribosome biogenesis can lead to several human diseases.
Variants and Related Words
  • Biogeny (n): An older, synonymous term for biogenesis, particularly for the origin of life from life.
  • Biogenetic (adj): Relating to biogenesis.
    • The biogenetic pathway was mapped by the researchers.
  • Abiogenesis (n): The opposite concept; the hypothetical original evolution of life from non-living matter.
Synonyms
  • Biosynthesis: (Specifically for the production of compounds) The formation of chemical compounds by a living organism.
  • Generation: (In a broad biological context) The act of producing offspring or new organisms.
Related Phrases
  • Theory of biogenesis: The scientific theory based on the principle of biogenesis.
    • The theory of biogenesis replaced the idea of spontaneous generation.
  • Site of biogenesis: The specific cellular location where a structure or compound is formed.
    • The nucleolus is the primary site of ribosome biogenesis.
biogenesis

A scientist observes biogenesis in a petri dish under controlled laboratory conditions.

Noun
  1. the production of living organisms from other living organisms
  2. production of a chemical compound by a living organism

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