Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

melanin biosynthetic process from tyrosine

Term ID
GO:0006583
Synonyms
  • melanin anabolism from tyrosine
  • melanin formation from tyrosine
  • melanin synthesis from tyrosine
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanin from other compounds, including tyrosine.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes