Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

nitric oxide biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006809
Synonyms
  • nitric oxide anabolism
  • nitric oxide biosynthesis
  • nitric oxide formation
  • nitric oxide synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of nitric oxide, nitrogen monoxide (NO), a colorless gas only slightly soluble in water.
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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