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biosynthesis

n.

1. the production of chemical compounds by living organisms from nutrients by means of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

2. the production of molecules of biological or medical interest, either in the laboratory or commercially, for example, by recombinant DNA technology. —biosynthetic adj.

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December 19th 2024

response cost

response cost

a procedure in operant conditioning in which certain responses result in loss of a valued commodity. The intent of such procedures is to produce punishment. See negative punishment.