Term Name: | flavone biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one biosynthesis, 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one biosynthetic process, 2-phenylchromone biosynthesis, 2-phenylchromone biosynthetic process |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of flavones, a class of pigmented plant compounds based on 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (2-phenylchromone). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051553] QuickGO AmiGO |