OBO ID: GO:0008610
Term Name: lipid biosynthetic process Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • lipid anabolism
  • lipid biosynthesis
  • lipid formation
  • lipid synthesis
  • lipogenesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of lipids, compounds soluble in an organic solvent but not, or sparingly, in an aqueous solvent.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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