GO:0019852

L-ascorbic acid metabolic process

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The chemical reactions and pathways involving L-ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species. [CHEBI:38290, GOC:jl, ISBN:0198506732]
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