apocarotenoid biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of apocarotenoids by the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. Many apocarotenoids are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid.
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isoprenoid biosynthetic process
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apo carotenoid biosynthetic process
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apocarotenoid anabolism
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apocarotenoid biosynthesis
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apocarotenoid formation
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apocarotenoid synthesis
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