Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

starch catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0005983
Synonyms
  • starch breakdown
  • starch catabolism
  • starch degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of starch, the most important reserve polysaccharide in plants.
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-842
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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