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GO: Biological Process

L-leucine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006552
Synonyms
  • L-leucine breakdown
  • L-leucine catabolism
  • L-leucine degradation
  • leucine catabolic process
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-leucine, 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid.
References
  • MetaCyc:LEU-DEG2-PWY
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes