ureide catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0010136

Synonyms

• ureide breakdown
• ureide catabolism
• ureide degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ureide, which is the organic form of nitrogen in nitrogen fixing and transporting plants with the release of ammonium.

References

• MetaCyc:URDEGR-PWY

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO