1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0042218

Synonyms

• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate anabolism
• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate biosynthesis
• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate formation
• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.

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Ontology

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