Term Name: | FMN biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | FMN anabolism, FMN biosynthesis, FMN formation, FMN synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of FMN, the oxidized form of flavin mononucleotide (riboflavin 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate)), which acts as a coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH dehydrogenase. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009398] QuickGO AmiGO |