Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

cuticle hydrocarbon biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006723
Synonyms
  • cuticle hydrocarbon anabolism
  • cuticle hydrocarbon biosynthesis
  • cuticle hydrocarbon formation
  • cuticle hydrocarbon synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hydrocarbons that make up the cuticle, the outer layer of some animals and plants, which acts to prevent water loss.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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