Term Name: | (+)-camphor biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | (+)-camphor anabolism, (+)-camphor biosynthesis, (+)-camphor formation, (+)-camphor synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of (+)-camphor, a bicyclic monoterpene ketone. Consists of the three reactions: (2E)-geranyl diphosphate = (2S,4R)-bornyl diphosphate, which is converted to (1R,2S,4R)-borneol + diphosphate, and then to (1R,4R)-camphor. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046211] QuickGO AmiGO |