1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.
GO:0009063
amino acid catabolic process
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GO:0170044
non-proteinogenic amino acid catabolic process
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1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate breakdown
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1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate catabolism
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1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate degradation
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