Term Name:	pentose biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	pentose anabolism, pentose biosynthesis, pentose formation, pentose synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a pentose, any monosaccharide with a chain of five carbon atoms in the molecule.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019322]    QuickGO    AmiGO