Term Name: 'de novo' L-methionine biosynthetic process
Synonyms: 'de novo' L-methionine anabolism, 'de novo' L-methionine biosynthesis, 'de novo' L-methionine formation, 'de novo' L-methionine synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-methionine, the L-enantiomer of (2S)-2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid, from simpler components such as L-aspartate or L-homoserine. This process occurs in plants, bacteria, archae and fungi.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0071266]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: O-acetylhomoserine aminocarboxypropyltransferase activity
is a type of: L-methionine biosynthetic process