Term Name: | long-chain fatty acid biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | long-chain fatty acid anabolism, long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis, long-chain fatty acid formation, long-chain fatty acid synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a long-chain fatty acid. A long-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 13 to 22 carbons. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042759] QuickGO AmiGO |