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GO: Biological Process

nucleobase catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046113
Synonyms
  • nucleobase breakdown
  • nucleobase catabolism
  • nucleobase degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a nucleobase, a nitrogenous base that is a constituent of a nucleic acid.
References
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