Term Name: | apocarotenoid catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | apo carotenoid catabolic process, apocarotenoid breakdown, apocarotenoid catabolism, apocarotenoid degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of apocarotenoids, a class of compounds derived from the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids, many of which are biologically important e.g. retinal and abscisic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0043290] QuickGO AmiGO |