Term Name: | pigment biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | pigment anabolism, pigment biosynthesis, pigment formation, pigment synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a pigment, any general or particular coloring matter in living organisms, e.g. melanin. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046148] QuickGO AmiGO |