Term Name: | xanthophyll biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | xanthophyll anabolism, xanthophyll biosynthesis, xanthophyll formation, xanthophyll synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of xanthophylls, oxygen-containing carotenoids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0016123] QuickGO AmiGO |