Term Name: | methane catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | methane breakdown, methane catabolism, methane degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046188] QuickGO AmiGO |