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L-ascorbic acid biosynthetic process
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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid ionizes to give L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, which is required as a cofactor in the oxidation of prolyl residues to hydroxyprolyl, and other reactions. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198547684 ]
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Label
L-ascorbic acid biosynthetic process
Synonyms
- L-ascorbic acid anabolism
- L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis
- L-ascorbic acid formation
- L-ascorbic acid synthesis
- ascorbate biosynthesis
- ascorbate biosynthetic process
- vitamin C biosynthesis
- vitamin C biosynthetic process
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biological_process
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GO:0019853