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GO: Biological Process

cyanide catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019500
Synonyms
  • cyanide breakdown
  • cyanide catabolism
  • cyanide degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of cyanide, NC-, the anion of hydrocyanic acid. Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of respiration. 0198506732
References
  • MetaCyc:P401-PWY
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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