catabolic process [GO_0009056]

A cellular process consisting of the biochemical pathways by which a living organism breaks down substances. This includes the breakdown of carbon compounds with the liberation of energy for use by the cell or organism.

catabolic process

ID: GO_0009056

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Classification

metabolic process

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
breakdown of chemical	exact synonym
breakdown of molecule	exact synonym
cellular catabolism	exact synonym
degradation	exact synonym
cellular degradation	exact synonym
cellular breakdown	exact synonym
breakdown of substance	exact synonym
catabolism	exact synonym

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