Term Name: | hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | H2O2 biosynthetic process, hydrogen peroxide anabolism, hydrogen peroxide biosynthesis, hydrogen peroxide formation, hydrogen peroxide generation, hydrogen peroxide synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a potentially harmful byproduct of aerobic cellular respiration which can cause damage to DNA. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050665] QuickGO AmiGO |