ribitol catabolic process to xylulose 5-phosphate

Term ID

GO:0019488

Synonyms

• ribitol breakdown to xylulose 5-phosphate
• ribitol degradation to xylulose 5-phosphate
• ribitol utilization

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ribitol to form xylulose 5-phosphate. Ribitol is initially converted to D-ribulose, which is phosphorylated to form ribulose 5-phosphate, which is then converted into xylulose 5-phosphate.

References

• MetaCyc:RIBITOLUTIL-PWY

Ontology

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