Term Name: | chitin catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | beta-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine catabolic process, beta-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine catabolism, chitin breakdown, chitin catabolism, chitin degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of chitin, a linear polysaccharide consisting of beta-(1->4)-linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006032] QuickGO AmiGO |