Term Name: | tetrahydrofolate biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | tetrahydrofolate anabolism, tetrahydrofolate biosynthesis, tetrahydrofolate formation, tetrahydrofolate synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of tetrahydrofolate, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid, a folate derivative bearing additional hydrogens on the pterin group. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046654] QuickGO AmiGO |