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Biogenic
Biogenic (pronunciation: /baɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/), derived from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "genesis" (origin), refers to a substance that is produced or caused by living organisms.
Etymology
The term "biogenic" is derived from the Greek words "bios" which means life and "genesis" which means origin. It is used to describe any substance that is produced or caused by living organisms.
Related Terms
- Biogenesis: The production of new living organisms or organelles.
- Abiogenesis: The original evolution of life or living organisms from inorganic or inanimate substances.
- Biogenic substance: A substance produced by life processes.
- Biogenic amines: Biogenic amines are organic amines that are derived from amino acids and occur in living organisms.
- Biogenic silica: Biogenic silica is a form of silica, the second most prevalent element on the earth's crust, that is produced by organisms in their structure or body.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Biogenic
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