Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

methanogenesis

Term ID
GO:0015948
Synonyms
  • methane biosynthesis
  • methane biosynthetic process
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes.
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