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GO: Biological Process

morphine biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0097295
Synonyms
  • morphine anabolism
  • morphine biosynthesis
  • morphine formation
  • morphine synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of morphine, 17-methyl-7,8-didehydro-4,5alpha-epoxymorphinan-3,6alpha-diol. Morphine is a highly potent opiate analgesic psychoactive drug obtained form the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. 19567876
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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