Term Name: | prosthetic group biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | coenzyme and prosthetic group biosynthesis, coenzyme and prosthetic group biosynthetic process, prosthetic group anabolism, prosthetic group biosynthesis, prosthetic group formation, prosthetic group synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a prosthetic group, the non-amino acid portion of certain protein molecules. Prosthetic groups may be inorganic or organic and are usually required for the biological activity of the protein. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051191] QuickGO AmiGO |