1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042217

Synonyms

• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate breakdown
• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolism
• 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.

References

Ontology

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