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biosynthesize

[ ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz ]

Verb

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molecular biology

To produce a chemical compound within a living organism by a biological process

Synonyms

produce biologically, synthesize.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
biosynthesize	Often used in biological and medical research to describe the creation of complex organic molecules through natural biological processes. Fungi are known to biosynthesize a wide array of secondary metabolites with antibiotic properties
synthesize	Used broadly to describe both natural and artificial processes of creating complex substances from simpler ones, suitable in both scientific and everyday language. Scientists are trying to synthesize a new drug to treat the disease
produce biologically	Employed in general discussions to describe how living organisms generate complex compounds and materials. Some bacteria can produce biologically potent toxins that affect other organisms

Word

Description / Examples

biosynthesize

Often used in biological and medical research to describe the creation of complex organic molecules through natural biological processes.

Fungi are known to biosynthesize a wide array of secondary metabolites with antibiotic properties

synthesize

Used broadly to describe both natural and artificial processes of creating complex substances from simpler ones, suitable in both scientific and everyday language.

Scientists are trying to synthesize a new drug to treat the disease

produce biologically

Employed in general discussions to describe how living organisms generate complex compounds and materials.

Some bacteria can produce biologically potent toxins that affect other organisms

Examples of usage

Plants biosynthesize a wide range of compounds such as pigments, vitamins, and hormones.
Microorganisms are used in the lab to biosynthesize antibiotics.
The ability to biosynthesize certain molecules is crucial for the survival of many organisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "biosynthesize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biossintetizar

🇮🇳 जैवसंश्लेषण करना

🇩🇪 biosynthetisieren

🇮🇩 biosintesis

🇺🇦 біосинтезувати

🇵🇱 biosyntezować

🇯🇵 生合成する (せいごうせいする)

🇫🇷 biosynthétiser

🇪🇸 biosintetizar

🇹🇷 biyosentez yapmak

🇰🇷 생합성하다 (saenghapseonghada)

🇸🇦 تصنيع حيوي (tasni' hayawi)

🇨🇿 biosyntetizovat

🇸🇰 biosyntetizovať

🇨🇳 生物合成 (shēngwù héchéng)

🇸🇮 biosintetizirati

🇮🇸 lífsamsetja

🇰🇿 биосинтездеп шығару

🇬🇪 ბიოსინთეზირება (biosintezireba)

🇦🇿 biosintez etmək

🇲🇽 biosintetizar

Etymology

The term 'biosynthesize' is derived from the combination of 'bio-', meaning life, and 'synthesize', meaning to produce. It refers to the process of creating chemical compounds within living organisms through biological pathways. The concept of biosynthesis has been fundamental in understanding how organisms produce a wide variety of compounds essential for their survival and functioning.