Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

antibiotic biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0017000
Synonyms
  • antibiotic anabolism
  • antibiotic biosynthesis
  • antibiotic formation
  • antibiotic synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of an antibiotic, a substance produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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