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GO: Biological Process

sorbitol biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006061
Synonyms
  • sorbitol anabolism
  • sorbitol biosynthesis
  • sorbitol formation
  • sorbitol synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of sorbitol (D-glucitol), one of the ten stereoisomeric hexitols. It can be derived from glucose by reduction of the aldehyde group. 0198506732
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Ontology
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