Term Name: | toxin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | toxin anabolism, toxin biosynthesis, toxin formation, toxin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of toxin, a poisonous compound (typically a protein) that is produced by cells or organisms and that can cause disease when introduced into the body or tissues of an organism. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009403] QuickGO AmiGO |