The formation of beta-ketoadipic acid by bacterial fission of aromatic rings.
D000272:Adipates; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D007651:Keto Acids; D007659:Ketones
D000272:Adipates; D007651:Keto Acids; D007659:Ketones; C027316:3-oxoadipic acid
BACTERIA/metabolism; KETONE ACIDS