Biosynthesis - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biosynthesis is the production of complex molecules within living organisms or cells. Biosynthesis takes simple molecules and turns them into bigger molecules.
Properties
[change | change source]Biosynthesis happens because of chemical reactions. Biosynthesis needs these things to happen:[1]
- Precursor molecules: Precursor molecules are the starting molecules in biosynthesis.
- Chemical energy: Energy is needed to turn the precursor molecules into the result.
- Catalytic enzymes: Enzymes help the reactions go faster. Enzymes also lower the energy needed.
- Coenzymes: Coenzymes help the chemical reactions.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Alberts, Bruce (2008). Molecular Biology of the Cell (5th ed.). New York: Garland Science. ISBN 978-0815341055.