Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

polyol biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0046173
Synonyms
  • polyhydric alcohol biosynthetic process
  • polyol anabolism
  • polyol biosynthesis
  • polyol formation
  • polyol synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a polyol, any alcohol containing three or more hydroxyl groups attached to saturated carbon atoms.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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