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Meaning of biosynthesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

Definitions

The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Biosynthese
Español biosíntesis
Suomi biosynteesi
Français biosynthèse
Italiano biosintesi
Polski biosynteza
Português biossíntese
Русский биоси́нтез

Examples

“The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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