BIOSYNTHESIS

Biosynthesis

Biosynthesis is a multi-step, enzyme-catalyzed process where substrates are converted into more complex products. In biosynthesis, simple compounds are modified, converted into other compounds, or joined together to form macromolecules. This process often consists of metabolic pathways. Some of these biosynthetic pathways are located within a single cellular organelle, while others involve enzymes that are located within multiple cellular organelles. Examples of these biosynthetic pathways include the production of lipid membrane components and nucleotides.

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biosynthesis

Noun

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


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