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GO: Biological Process

mycolic acid biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0071768
Synonyms
  • mycolate biosynthetic process
  • mycolic acid anabolism
  • mycolic acid biosynthesis
  • mycolic acid formation
  • mycolic acid synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of mycolic acids, beta-hydroxy fatty acids with a long alpha-alkyl side chain. 15653820
References
  • MetaCyc:PWYG-321
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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