Term Name:	mycolic acid biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	mycolate biosynthetic process, mycolic acid anabolism, mycolic acid biosynthesis, mycolic acid formation, mycolic acid synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of mycolic acids, beta-hydroxy fatty acids with a long alpha-alkyl side chain.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0071768]    QuickGO    AmiGO