Term Name: | shikimate metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | shikimate metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving shikimate, (3R,4S,5R)--3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate, the anion of shikimic acid. It is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019632] QuickGO AmiGO |