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GO: Biological Process

sorbose metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019311
Synonyms
  • sorbose metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving sorbose, the ketohexose xylo-2-hexulose. Sorbose is produced commercially by fermentation and is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of ascorbic acid. 0198506732
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