Biosynthesis
Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθɛsɪs/
Biosynthesis (noun)
- The process by which living cells make complex substances from simpler materials.
- A series of chemical reactions inside organisms that produces specific molecules needed for life.
Examples
- Plants use biosynthesis to build sugars from sunlight.
- Animals rely on biosynthesis to build new tissues.