Term Name:	sorbitol biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	sorbitol anabolism, sorbitol biosynthesis, sorbitol formation, sorbitol synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of sorbitol (D-glucitol), one of the ten stereoisomeric hexitols. It can be derived from glucose by reduction of the aldehyde group.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006061]    QuickGO    AmiGO