Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

lysine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006554
Synonyms
  • lysine breakdown
  • lysine catabolism
  • lysine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of lysine, 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes