Term Name: | ergosterol biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | ergosterol anabolism, ergosterol biosynthesis, ergosterol formation, ergosterol synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ergosterol, (22E)-ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-beta-ol, a sterol found in ergot, yeast and moulds. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006696] QuickGO AmiGO |