The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of an antimicrobial peptide. Such peptides may have protective properties against bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa. [GOC:add, ISBN:0781735149, PMID:11807545, PMID:15638771]
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M5: Ontology GO: Gene Ontology GO:BP: GO Biological Process
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