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GO: Biological Process

branched-chain amino acid catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0009083
Synonyms
  • branched chain family amino acid breakdown
  • branched chain family amino acid catabolic process
  • branched chain family amino acid catabolism
  • branched chain family amino acid degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of amino acids containing a branched carbon skeleton, comprising isoleucine, leucine and valine.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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