formate biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of formate, also known as methanoate, the anion HCOO- derived from methanoic (formic) acid.
GO:0015942
formate metabolic process
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GO:0072330
monocarboxylic acid biosynthetic process
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formate anabolism
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formate biosynthesis
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formate formation
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formate synthesis
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formic acid biosynthesis
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formic acid biosynthetic process
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