Term Name: | xanthophyll catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | xanthophyll breakdown, xanthophyll catabolism, xanthophyll degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xanthophylls, oxygen-containing carotenoids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0016124] QuickGO AmiGO |