GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
apocarotenoid biosynthetic process |
Acc: |
GO:0043289 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of apocarotenoids by the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. Many apocarotenoids are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid. |
Synonyms:
- apocarotenoid synthesis
- apocarotenoid biosynthesis
- apocarotenoid formation
- apocarotenoid anabolism
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