ketone catabolic process GO_0042182
ketone catabolic process
ID: GO_0042182
Class
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ketones, a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ketone breakdown | exact synonym | |
| ketone catabolism | exact synonym | |
| ketone degradation | exact synonym |