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GO: Biological Process

1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0042218
Synonyms
  • 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate anabolism
  • 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate biosynthesis
  • 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate formation
  • 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.
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