Term Name:	fumarate metabolic process
Synonyms:	fumarate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving fumarate, the anion of trans-1,2-ethenedicarboxylic acid, the diastereoisomer of maleate. It is a key intermediate in metabolism and is formed in the TCA cycle from succinate and converted into malate.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006106]    QuickGO    AmiGO