Term Name: | methionine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | methionine breakdown, methionine catabolism, methionine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methionine (2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid), a sulfur-containing, essential amino acid found in peptide linkage in proteins. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009087] QuickGO AmiGO |