Term Name: | xylitol catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | L-xylitol breakdown, L-xylitol catabolism, L-xylitol degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xylitol, a five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051160] QuickGO AmiGO |