biosynthetic

/ˌbaɪoʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or produced by biosynthesis, the process by which living organisms make complex substances.
    • Researchers engineered a biosynthetic method to produce spider silk in bacteria.
    • Many biosynthetic drugs are now made using genetically modified yeast.
    • The biosynthetic pathway for vitamin C is different in plants and animals.
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