glucosylceramide biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of glucosylceramides, any compound composed of a ceramide backbone covalently linked to a glucose. The glucose can be further elongated with the sequential addition of various carbohydrate units.
GO:0006678
glucosylceramide metabolic process
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GO:0006688
glycosphingolipid biosynthetic process
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GO:0046513
ceramide biosynthetic process
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glucosylceramide anabolism
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glucosylceramide biosynthesis
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glucosylceramide formation
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glucosylceramide synthesis
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