👉 The term "biosynthetic" refers to processes that involve living organisms in the synthesis of organic compounds from simpler molecules. These processes include a wide range of biological activities, such as the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and other energy-producing molecules, the production of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and other cellular components, and the detoxification and recycling of metabolic waste products. Biosynthetic pathways are often characterized by the presence of enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions.