The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of L-ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid ionizes to give L-ascorbate, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, which is required as a cofactor in the oxidation of prolyl residues to hydroxyprolyl, and other reactions. [ GOC:ma https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198547684 ]
Synonyms: ascorbate biosynthetic process vitamin C biosynthesis L-ascorbic acid synthesis L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis ascorbate biosynthesis L-ascorbic acid formation vitamin C biosynthetic process L-ascorbic acid anabolism