GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
lipid catabolic process |
Acc: |
GO:0016042 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of lipids, compounds soluble in an organic solvent but not, or sparingly, in an aqueous solvent. |
Synonyms:
- GO:0006724
- lipid degradation
- lipid breakdown
- lipolysis
- lipid catabolism
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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH
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