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GO: Biological Process

L-ascorbic acid metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019852
Synonyms
  • ascorbate metabolic process
  • ascorbate metabolism
  • L-ascorbic acid metabolism
  • vitamin C metabolic process
  • vitamin C metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving L-ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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