Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

sterol biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0016126
Synonyms
  • sterol anabolism
  • sterol biosynthesis
  • sterol formation
  • sterol synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of sterols, steroids with one or more hydroxyl groups and a hydrocarbon side-chain in the molecule.
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-2541
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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