ketone biosynthetic process GO_0042181
ketone biosynthetic process
ID: GO_0042181
Class
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.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ketone biosynthesis | exact synonym | |
| ketone anabolism | exact synonym | |
| ketone formation | exact synonym | |
| ketone synthesis | exact synonym |