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GO: Biological Process

propionate catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019543

Synonyms

propionate breakdown
propionate catabolism
propionate degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of propionate, the anion derived from propionic acid.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: propionate metabolic process short-chain fatty acid catabolic process

propionate metabolic process short-chain fatty acid catabolic process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: propionate catabolic process, 2-methylcitrate cycle

propionate catabolic process, 2-methylcitrate cycle Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes