Term Name:	vitamin E biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	alpha-tocopherol biosynthesis, alpha-tocopherol biosynthetic process, tocopherol biosynthesis, tocopherol biosynthetic process, vitamin E anabolism, vitamin E biosynthesis, vitamin E formation, vitamin E synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of vitamin E, tocopherol, which includes a series of eight structurally similar compounds. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans and is a powerful biological antioxidant.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0010189]    QuickGO    AmiGO