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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
Esperanto biosintezo
Español biosíntesis
Suomi biosynteesi
Français biosynthèse
Gaeilge bithshintéis
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
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

biosynthesizer biosystem biosystematics biosystematist biosystematy BIOT

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