Term Name: | cuticle hydrocarbon biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | cuticle hydrocarbon anabolism, cuticle hydrocarbon biosynthesis, cuticle hydrocarbon formation, cuticle hydrocarbon synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hydrocarbons that make up the cuticle, the outer layer of some animals and plants, which acts to prevent water loss. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006723] QuickGO AmiGO |