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GO: Biological Process

sorbitol catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006062
Synonyms
  • sorbitol breakdown
  • sorbitol catabolism
  • sorbitol degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of sorbitol (D-glucitol), one of the ten stereoisomeric hexitols. It can be derived from glucose by reduction of the aldehyde group. 0198506732
References
  • MetaCyc:SORBDEG-PWY
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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