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GO: Biological Process

cyanide biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0046202
Synonyms
  • cyanide anabolism
  • cyanide biosynthesis
  • cyanide formation
  • cyanide synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cyanide, NC-, the anion of hydrocyanic acid. Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of respiration.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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