Term Name:	ribitol catabolic process to xylulose 5-phosphate
Synonyms:	ribitol breakdown to xylulose 5-phosphate, ribitol degradation to xylulose 5-phosphate, ribitol utilization
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ribitol to form xylulose 5-phosphate. Ribitol is initially converted to D-ribulose, which is phosphorylated to form ribulose 5-phosphate, which is then converted into xylulose 5-phosphate.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019488]    QuickGO    AmiGO