biosynthesis

Thân thiện

The diagram illustrates the biosynthesis of an amino acid within a plant cell.

Definition

Noun: The process by which a living organism produces complex chemical compounds from simpler substances. This is a fundamental metabolic activity within cells.

Usage

Biosynthesis is used to describe the natural production of substances within an organism. - Scientists are studying the biosynthesis of antibiotics in this strain of bacteria. - The biosynthesis of proteins is essential for cell growth and repair.

Advanced Usage

• De novo biosynthesis: Refers to the synthesis of complex molecules from simple starting materials, as opposed to modifying existing compounds.
  • The liver is responsible for the de novo biosynthesis of cholesterol.
• Regulation of biosynthesis: Often discussed in biochemistry regarding how cells control these pathways.
  • The research focuses on the genetic regulation of fatty acid biosynthesis.

Variants and Related Words

• Biosynthetic (adjective): Relating to or involved in biosynthesis.
  • The biosynthetic pathway for this enzyme is well understood.
• Biosynthesize (verb): To produce by biosynthesis.
  • This plant can biosynthesize a unique compound not found elsewhere.

Synonyms

• Anabolism: The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, often used interchangeably with biosynthesis in a broad sense.
• Biogenesis: The synthesis of substances by living organisms.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Metabolic pathway: A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell, of which biosynthesis is a key part.
• Enzyme-catalyzed: Biosynthesis reactions are typically facilitated by enzymes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• biogenesis