Term Name: | nucleobase catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | nucleobase breakdown, nucleobase catabolism, nucleobase degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a nucleobase, a nitrogenous base that is a constituent of a nucleic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046113] QuickGO AmiGO |