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GO: Biological Process

flavonol biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0051555
Synonyms
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of flavonols, a member of a class of vascular pigments formed by consecutive oxidative processes from the flavonoid intermediates flavanones and dihydroflavonols. Flavonols are the most widespread of the flavonoids and have a wide array of physiological activities.
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-3101
Ontology
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Phenotype
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