Term Name: | indole biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | indole anabolism, indole biosynthesis, indole formation, indole synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of indole (2,3-benzopyrrole), the basis of many biologically active substances (e.g. serotonin, tryptophan). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042432] QuickGO AmiGO |