Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

pectin catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0045490
Synonyms
  • pectin breakdown
  • pectin catabolism
  • pectin degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pectin, a polymer containing a backbone of alpha-1,4-linked D-galacturonic acid residues. (2)
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-1081
  • MetaCyc:PWY-7246
  • MetaCyc:PWY-7248
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
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