L-ascorbic acid biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0019853

Synonyms

• ascorbate biosynthesis
• ascorbate biosynthetic process
• L-ascorbic acid anabolism
• L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis
• L-ascorbic acid formation
• L-ascorbic acid synthesis
• vitamin C biosynthesis
• vitamin C biosynthetic process

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid ionizes to give L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, which is required as a cofactor in the oxidation of prolyl residues to hydroxyprolyl, and other reactions. 0198547684

References

• MetaCyc:PWY-882

Ontology

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