Term Name: | cyanide biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | cyanide anabolism, cyanide biosynthesis, cyanide formation, cyanide synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cyanide, NC-, the anion of hydrocyanic acid. Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of respiration. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046202] QuickGO AmiGO |