ketone biosynthetic process (Q15179)
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketones, a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, whe
- ketone synthesis
- GO:0042181
- ketone biosynthesis
- ketone formation
- ketone anabolism
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English | ketone biosynthetic process |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketones, a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, whe |
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