Biosynthesize

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/ verb

Definition

To create or build complex biological molecules through chemical processes that occur within living organisms.

Etymology

From 'bio-' (life) + 'synthesize' (to combine parts into a whole). As a verb, it describes the active process of biological molecule construction.

Kelly Says

When plants biosynthesize sugar from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, they're performing one of nature's most important chemistry tricks—converting light energy into chemical energy that powers almost all life on Earth!

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