biosynthetic
Made by life
Biosynthetic describes something produced by or relating to biosynthesis—the chemical processes by which living organisms build complex molecules from simpler ones.
Plants biosynthesize sugars through photosynthesis; cells biosynthesize proteins from amino acids.
The term appears in biochemistry and pharmacology: biosynthetic pathways, biosynthetic insulin.
It often contrasts with synthetic, which implies laboratory or industrial production.
Protein that hastens reactions
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
- precursorSomething that comes first
- ribosomeProtein synthesis site
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
polypeptide · anabolism · catabolism · cofactor · metabolites · proteins · nucleotides · lipids
Vessel for growing organisms
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bioprocessingManufacturing via living organisms
- cell cultureLaboratory technique for growing tissue
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
biopolymer · biocompatible · biomaterials · recombinant · scale-up · feedstock · purification
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
vanillin · biologics · peptides · hormones · vitamins · biosimilars · drug discovery · natural products
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- genetic engineeringDeliberate DNA modification
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- DNAHereditary code molecule
plasmid · operon · promoter · transgenic · recombinant DNA · cloning · gene expression · knockout
Able to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- bioplasticsPlant-derived synthetic materials
- biofuelsFuel from living matter
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
biomass · plant-based · compostable · circular economy · environmental · ecofriendly
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
amino acids · polypeptide · anabolism · catabolism · cofactor · metabolites · proteins · nucleotides · lipids · genetic code
bioreactor
Vessel for growing organisms
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bioprocessingManufacturing via living organisms
- cell cultureLaboratory technique for growing tissue
microorganisms · biopolymer · biocompatible · biomaterials · recombinant · scale-up · feedstock · purification
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
alkaloids · vanillin · biologics · peptides · hormones · vitamins · biosimilars · drug discovery · natural products
CRISPR
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- genetic engineeringDeliberate DNA modification
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
DNA · plasmid · operon · promoter · transgenic · recombinant DNA · cloning · gene expression · knockout
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- bioplasticsPlant-derived synthetic materials
- biofuelsFuel from living matter
carbon-neutral · biomass · plant-based · compostable · circular economy · environmental · ecofriendly
biosyntheticsynthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
industrial · petrochemical · manufactured · abiotic · inorganic
biosyntheticsynthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
artificial · man-made · inorganic · geochemical · abiogenic
biosyntheticnatural
Not artificially produced
wild-type · organic · native · unmodified · endogenous
biology, synthetic, synthesis, biological, synthesize, biologist, synthesizer, biochemistry, biotechnology