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expand all sections collapse all sections  biological_process Term "L-ascorbic acid metabolic process" (GO:0019852)
Term Name L-ascorbic acid metabolic process
Term Accession GO:0019852
Aspect biological_process
Synonyms (5) ascorbate metabolic process, ascorbate metabolism, L-ascorbic acid metabolism, vitamin C metabolic process, vitamin C metabolism
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways involving L-ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species.
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