Term Name: | menthol biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | menthol anabolism, menthol biosynthesis, menthol formation, menthol synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of menthol, the monoterpene 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0031525] QuickGO AmiGO |