fatty acid biosynthetic process [GO_0006633]
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a fatty acid, any of the aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that can be liberated by hydrolysis from naturally occurring fats and oils. Fatty acids are predominantly straight-chain acids of 4 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be saturated or unsaturated; branched fatty acids and hydroxy fatty acids also occur, and very long chain acids of over 30 carbons are found in waxes.
fatty acid biosynthetic process
ID: GO_0006633
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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a fatty acid, any of the aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that can be liberated by hydrolysis from naturally occurring fats and oils. Fatty acids are predominantly straight-chain acids of 4 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be saturated or unsaturated; branched fatty acids and hydroxy fatty acids also occur, and very long chain acids of over 30 carbons are found in waxes.
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| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acid synthesis | exact synonym | |
| fatty acid anabolism | exact synonym | |
| fatty acid formation | exact synonym | |
| fatty acid biosynthesis | exact synonym |
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