Term Name: | terpene catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | terpene breakdown, terpene catabolism, terpene degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of terpenes, any of a large group of hydrocarbons made up of isoprene units. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046247] QuickGO AmiGO |