Origin: Greek prefix bio-
Biosynthesis has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
production of a chemical compound by a living organism
"The bacteria's ability to perform biosynthesis allowed it to create its own food from simple nutrients in the soil."
The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.
"The bacteria in my gut are actively performing biosynthesis to create complex vitamins from simple nutrients I consume."