biosynthesis

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biosynthesis
n. production of chemical compounds by living organisms


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Biosynthesis
Biosynthesis is a phenomenon where chemical compounds are produced from simpler reagents. Biosynthesis, unlike chemical synthesis, takes place within living organisms and is generally catalysed by enzymes. The process is a vital part of metabolism. The prerequisites for biosynthesis are:Precursor substancesEnergy (usually in the form of ATP)Often required components include:Catalysts, usually enzymesReduction equivalents (in the form of NADHNADPH and others)
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biosynthesis
Noun
1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism
(synonym) biogenesis
(hypernym) synthesis


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biosynthesis (biogenesis)
Chemical-compound production by a physiologic process.


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biosynthesis
danh từ số nhiều biosyntheses sự sinh tổng hợp
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