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GO: Biological Process

L-ascorbic acid biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0019853
Synonyms
  • ascorbate biosynthesis
  • ascorbate biosynthetic process
  • L-ascorbic acid anabolism
  • L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis
  • L-ascorbic acid formation
  • L-ascorbic acid synthesis
  • vitamin C biosynthesis
  • vitamin C biosynthetic process
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid ionizes to give L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, which is required as a cofactor in the oxidation of prolyl residues to hydroxyprolyl, and other reactions. 0198547684
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-882
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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