GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
sorbose catabolic process |
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GO:0042848 |
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Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of sorbose, the ketohexose xylo-2-hexulose. Sorbose is produced commercially by fermentation and is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of ascorbic acid. |
Synonyms:
- sorbose breakdown
- sorbose catabolism
- sorbose degradation
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