Gene ontology ID
GO:0042181
Definition
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, where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups
Synonyms
1. ketone anabolism
2. ketone biosynthesis
3. ketone formation
4. ketone synthesis
References
1. GOC: go curators
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