OBO ID: GO:0019853

Term Name:	L-ascorbic acid biosynthetic process		Search Ontology:
Synonyms:	ascorbate biosynthesis ascorbate biosynthetic process L-ascorbic acid anabolism L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis L-ascorbic acid formation L-ascorbic acid synthesis vitamin C biosynthesis vitamin C biosynthetic process
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid ionizes to give L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, which is required as a cofactor in the oxidation of prolyl residues to hydroxyprolyl, and other reactions. 0198547684
References:	MetaCyc:PWY-882
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO