Term Name:	selenocysteine biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	selenocysteine anabolism, selenocysteine biosynthesis, selenocysteine formation, selenocysteine synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0016260]    QuickGO    AmiGO