Term Name:	sorbose biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	sorbose anabolism, sorbose biosynthesis, sorbose formation, sorbose synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of sorbose, the ketohexose xylo-2-hexulose. Sorbose is produced commercially by fermentation and is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of ascorbic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042847]    QuickGO    AmiGO