Term Name: | arginine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | arginine breakdown, arginine catabolism, arginine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of arginine, 2-amino-5-(carbamimidamido)pentanoic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006527] QuickGO AmiGO |