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GO: Biological Process

xylitol catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0051160
Synonyms
  • L-xylitol breakdown
  • L-xylitol catabolism
  • L-xylitol degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xylitol, a five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group.
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