Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

orcinol catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042209
Synonyms
  • orcin catabolic process
  • orcin catabolism
  • orcinol breakdown
  • orcinol catabolism
  • orcinol degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of orcinol (5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol), an aromatic compound derived from the fermentation of lichen and synthesized by some higher plants.
References
  • UM-BBD_pathwayID:orc
Ontology
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Phenotype
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