| Term: | integument hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | integument |
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| Synonyms: | skin |
| Definition: | The outer protective barrier that separates the animal from its aquatic environment. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000368] |
| Name: | hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process |
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| Synonyms: | H2O2 biosynthetic process, hydrogen peroxide anabolism, hydrogen peroxide biosynthesis, hydrogen peroxide formation, hydrogen peroxide generation, hydrogen peroxide synthesis |
| Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a potentially harmful byproduct of aerobic cellular respiration which can cause damage to DNA. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050665] QuickGO AmiGO |