Term Name: | monosaccharide biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | monosaccharide anabolism, monosaccharide biosynthesis, monosaccharide formation, monosaccharide synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of monosaccharides, polyhydric alcohols containing either an aldehyde or a keto group and between three to ten or more carbon atoms. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046364] QuickGO AmiGO |