Term Name: | lignin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | lignin anabolism, lignin biosynthesis, lignin formation, lignin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of lignins, a class of polymers formed by the dehydrogenetive radical polymerization of various phenylpropanoid monomers. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009809] QuickGO AmiGO |