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biosynthesis

[bahy-oh-sin-thuh-sis] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈsɪn θə sɪs /
NOUN
making chemicals in body
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The findings suggest that blocking anthocyanin production redirected the plant's biochemical activity toward the buildup of these other compounds within the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026

This process, called the peptidoglycan biosynthesis pathway, is especially attractive because peptidoglycan is found in bacteria but not in human cells.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026

"The key innovation in the biosynthesis of tagatose was in finding the slime mold Gal1P enzyme and splicing it into our production bacteria," said Nair.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026

All initiated the same responses in the pathogen cell, suggesting that cell suicide is a general consequence of ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitors.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2024

Something you should understand: I’m not androgynous in the least. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome allows for normal biosynthesis and peripheral action of testosterone, in utero, neona- tally, and at puberty.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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