Term Name:	D-gluconate biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	D-gluconate anabolism, D-gluconate biosynthesis, D-gluconate formation, D-gluconate synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of D-gluconate, the anion of D-gluconic acid, the aldonic acid derived from glucose.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046178]    QuickGO    AmiGO