methane catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0046188

Synonyms

• methane breakdown
• methane catabolism
• methane degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes.

References

Ontology

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