Term Name: | cocaine biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | cocaine anabolism, cocaine biosynthesis, cocaine formation, cocaine synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cocaine, an alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a cerebral stimulant and narcotic. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050799] QuickGO AmiGO |