ketone catabolic process
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.
GO:0042180
ketone metabolic process
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GO:0044282
small molecule catabolic process
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ketone breakdown
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ketone catabolism
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ketone degradation
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