Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

xanthophyll catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0016124
Synonyms
  • xanthophyll breakdown
  • xanthophyll catabolism
  • xanthophyll degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xanthophylls, oxygen-containing carotenoids.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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