| Term Name: | 'de novo' L-methionine biosynthetic process |
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| 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 |