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biosynthesis
CIDE DICTIONARY
biosynthesis, n.
- production of a chemical compound by a living organism. [WordNet 1.5]
- the production of chemical substances by use of reagents or enzymes derived from living organisms, in reactions modeled on those observed in living organisms. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
biosynthesis, n. the production of organic molecules by living organisms.
Derivative
biosynthetic adj.
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