Term Name: | 5-methylcytosine biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | 5-methylcytosine anabolism, 5-methylcytosine biosynthesis, 5-methylcytosine formation, 5-methylcytosine synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of 5-methylcytosine, a methylated base of DNA. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046082] QuickGO AmiGO |