D-galacturonate metabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways involving D-galacturonate, the D-enantiomer of galacturonate, the anion of galacturonic acid. D-galacturonic acid is a component of plant gums and bacterial cell walls.
GO:0005996
monosaccharide metabolic process
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GO:0032787
monocarboxylic acid metabolic process
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D-galacturonate metabolism
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