Term Name: | selenium-containing prosthetic group biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | selenium-containing prosthetic group anabolism, selenium-containing prosthetic group biosynthesis, selenium-containing prosthetic group formation, selenium-containing prosthetic group synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a prosthetic group that contains selenium, as in the selenium-dependent molybdenum hydroxylases. The selenium atom in the prosthetic group is required for enzymatic function but is labile to a variety of treatments. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0070504] QuickGO AmiGO |