Term Name: | pyridine biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | pyridine anabolism, pyridine biosynthesis, pyridine formation, pyridine synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of pyridine, a nitrogenous base (C5H5N) obtained from the distillation of bone oil or coal tar, and by the decomposition of certain alkaloids, as a colorless liquid with a peculiar pungent odor. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046220] QuickGO AmiGO |