Term Name:	shikimate metabolic process
Synonyms:	shikimate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving shikimate, (3R,4S,5R)--3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate, the anion of shikimic acid. It is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019632]    QuickGO    AmiGO