Term Name: | oxoacid metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | keto acid metabolic process, keto acid metabolism, ketoacid metabolic process, ketoacid metabolism, oxo acid metabolic process, oxo acid metabolism, oxoacid metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving any oxoacid; an oxoacid is a compound which contains oxygen, at least one other element, and at least one hydrogen bound to oxygen, and which produces a conjugate base by loss of positive hydrogen ion(s) (hydrons). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0043436] QuickGO AmiGO |