chromogenesis

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noun

The biosynthesis of pigments

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Meanings

nounchromogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe biosynthesis of pigments

Origin

From chromo- + -genesis.

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APA

chromogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromogenesis

MLA

“chromogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chromogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromogenesis.

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