Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

terpene biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0046246
Synonyms
  • terpene anabolism
  • terpene biosynthesis
  • terpene formation
  • terpene synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of terpenes, any of a large group of hydrocarbons made up of isoprene units.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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