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Term Name | apocarotenoid biosynthetic process |
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Term Accession | GO:0043289 |
Aspect | biological_process |
Synonyms (5) | apo carotenoid biosynthetic process, apocarotenoid anabolism, apocarotenoid biosynthesis, apocarotenoid formation, apocarotenoid synthesis |
Definition | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of apocarotenoids by the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. Many apocarotenoids are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid. |
Comment | None |
Source Ontology Database | The GO browser of Gene Ontology Database |