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GO: Biological Process

sorbose catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042848
Synonyms
  • sorbose breakdown
  • sorbose catabolism
  • sorbose degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of sorbose, the ketohexose xylo-2-hexulose. Sorbose is produced commercially by fermentation and is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of ascorbic acid. 0198506732
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