galactomannan biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0051070

Synonyms

• galactomannan anabolism
• galactomannan biosynthesis
• galactomannan formation
• galactomannan synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of galactomannan, a polysaccharide composed of D-galactosyl and D-mannosyl. The mannosyl units form the backbone structure (a linear main chain) with the D-galactosyl as single side units.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO