Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

glucan catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0009251
Synonyms
  • glucan breakdown
  • glucan catabolism
  • glucan degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of glucans, polysaccharides consisting only of glucose residues.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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