melanin biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanins, pigments largely of animal origin. High molecular weight polymers of indole quinone, they are irregular polymeric structures and are divided into three groups: allomelanins in the plant kingdom and eumelanins and phaeomelanins in the animal kingdom.
GO:0006582
melanin metabolic process
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GO:0044550
secondary metabolite biosynthetic process
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GO:0046148
pigment biosynthetic process
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GO:0046189
phenol-containing compound biosynthetic process
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melanin anabolism
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melanin biosynthesis
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melanin formation
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melanin synthesis
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