selenocysteine biosynthetic process

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Nameselenocysteine biosynthetic process
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Biological process

Exact synonym

selenocysteine anabolism, selenocysteine biosynthesis, selenocysteine formation, selenocysteine synthesis

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins.

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