FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term methane catabolic process ID (Ontology) GO:0046188 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes.
Also Known As "methane breakdown" ; "methane catabolism" ; "methane degradation"
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hydrocarbon metabolic process
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hydrocarbon catabolic process  |
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                               methane catabolic process
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  • "methane breakdown" EXACT
    "methane catabolism" EXACT
    "methane degradation" EXACT
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