protein biosynthesis (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈproʊˌtiːn baɪoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs
Definition
The complex biological process by which cells synthesize proteins, following genetic instructions encoded in DNA and RNA.
Examples
The rate of protein biosynthesis can be influenced by environmental factors.
Researchers are studying how to regulate protein biosynthesis for therapeutic purposes.
How to Use protein biosynthesis
- regulate protein biosynthesis (collocation)
- To control or manage the rate or extent of protein creation. — "Scientists are exploring ways to regulate protein biosynthesis in cancer cells."
- inhibit protein biosynthesis (collocation)
- To slow down or stop the process of creating proteins. — "Certain antibiotics work by inhibiting protein biosynthesis in bacteria."
- disrupt protein biosynthesis (collocation)
- To interfere with or disturb the normal process of protein creation. — "Viral infections can disrupt protein biosynthesis within host cells."
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