orcinol catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0042209

Synonyms

orcin catabolic process
orcin catabolism
orcinol breakdown
orcinol catabolism
orcinol degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of orcinol (5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol), an aromatic compound derived from the fermentation of lichen and synthesized by some higher plants.

References

UM-BBD_pathwayID:orc

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: orcinol metabolic process phenol-containing compound catabolic process secondary metabolite catabolic process toluene-containing compound catabolic process

orcinol metabolic process phenol-containing compound catabolic process secondary metabolite catabolic process toluene-containing compound catabolic process Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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