Term Name: | cysteine biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | cysteine anabolism, cysteine biosynthesis, cysteine formation, cysteine synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cysteine, 2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019344] QuickGO AmiGO |