Term Name: | hypoxanthine biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | hypoxanthine anabolism, hypoxanthine biosynthesis, hypoxanthine formation, hypoxanthine synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hypoxanthine, 6-hydroxy purine, an intermediate in the degradation of adenylate. Its ribonucleoside is known as inosine and its ribonucleotide as inosinate. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046101] QuickGO AmiGO |