catabolic process [GO_0009056]

A cellular process consisting of the biochemical pathways by which a living organism breaks down substances. This includes the breakdown of carbon compounds with the liberation of energy for use by the cell or organism.

catabolic process

ID: GO_0009056

Class

A cellular process consisting of the biochemical pathways by which a living organism breaks down substances. This includes the breakdown of carbon compounds with the liberation of energy for use by the cell or organism.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
breakdown of chemical exact synonym
breakdown of molecule exact synonym
cellular catabolism exact synonym
degradation exact synonym
cellular degradation exact synonym
cellular breakdown exact synonym
breakdown of substance exact synonym
catabolism exact synonym