cocaine biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0050799

Synonyms

• cocaine anabolism
• cocaine biosynthesis
• cocaine formation
• cocaine synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cocaine, an alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a cerebral stimulant and narcotic.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO