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Cocaine biosynthetic process

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of cocaine, an alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a cerebral stimulant and narcotic.

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/koʊˈkeɪn ˌbaɪoʊˌsɪnˈθɛdɪk ˈproʊˌsɛs/
/kəʊˈkeɪn bʌɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk ˈprəʊsɛs/
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