(Q22276510)

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chitin biosynthetic process

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of chitin, a linear polysaccharide consisting of beta-(1->4)-linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues.

  • chitin biosynthesis
  • chitin formation
  • beta-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine biosynthesis
  • GO:0006031
  • chitin synthesis
  • chitin anabolism
  • beta-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine biosynthetic process

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