flavonol biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of flavonols, a member of a class of vascular pigments formed by consecutive oxidative processes from the flavonoid intermediates flavanones and dihydroflavonols. Flavonols are the most widespread of the flavonoids and have a wide array of physiological activities.
GO:0051553
flavone biosynthetic process
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GO:0051554
flavonol metabolic process
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