Term Name: | ecdysteroid biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | ecdysteroid anabolism, ecdysteroid biosynthesis, ecdysteroid formation, ecdysteroid synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ecdysteroids, a group of polyhydroxylated ketosteroids which initiate post-embryonic development. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0045456] QuickGO AmiGO |