folic acid transport

Term ID

GO:0015884

Synonyms

• folate transport
• vitamin B9 transport
• vitamin M transport

Definition

The directed movement of folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) into, out of or within a cell, or between cells, by means of some agent such as a transporter or pore. Folic acid is widely distributed as a member of the vitamin B complex and is essential for the synthesis of purine and pyrimidines.

References

Ontology

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