Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

ecdysteroid biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0045456
Synonyms
  • ecdysteroid anabolism
  • ecdysteroid biosynthesis
  • ecdysteroid formation
  • ecdysteroid synthesis
(all 4)
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ecdysteroids, a group of polyhydroxylated ketosteroids which initiate post-embryonic development.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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