apocarotenoid biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0043289

Synonyms

• 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. 27485225

References

Ontology

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