shikimate catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019633

Synonyms

• shikimate breakdown
• shikimate catabolism
• shikimate degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of shikimate, (3R,4S,5R)--3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate, the anion of shikimic acid.

References

• MetaCyc:SHIKIMATEDEG-PWY

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO