| Term Name: | taurine biosynthetic process |
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| Synonyms: | taurine anabolism, taurine biosynthesis, taurine formation, taurine synthesis |
| Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042412] QuickGO AmiGO |