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GO: Biological Process

1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042188
Synonyms
  • 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane breakdown
  • 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane catabolism
  • 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane degradation
  • DDT catabolic process
  • DDT catabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane (DDT), a chlorinated broad spectrum contact insecticide.
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