FMN biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0009398

Synonyms

• FMN anabolism
• FMN biosynthesis
• FMN formation
• FMN synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of FMN, the oxidized form of flavin mononucleotide (riboflavin 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate)), which acts as a coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH dehydrogenase.

References

Ontology

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