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GO: Biological Process
pentachlorophenol catabolic process
- Term ID
- GO:0019338
- Synonyms
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- pentachlorophenol breakdown
- pentachlorophenol catabolism
- pentachlorophenol degradation
- Definition
- The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pentachlorophenol, a chlorinated insecticide and fungicide used primarily to protect timber from fungal rot and wood boring insects. Pentachlorophenol is significantly toxic to mammals, plants, and many microorganisms.
- References
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- MetaCyc:PCPDEG-PWY
- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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