GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
hydrogen peroxide biosynthetic process |
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GO:0050665 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
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. |
Synonyms:
- hydrogen peroxide synthesis
- hydrogen peroxide formation
- H2O2 biosynthetic process
- hydrogen peroxide anabolism
- hydrogen peroxide generation
- hydrogen peroxide biosynthesis
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