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GO: Biological Process

prosthetic group metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0051189
Synonyms
  • coenzyme and prosthetic group metabolic process
  • coenzyme and prosthetic group metabolism
  • prosthetic group metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving a prosthetic group, the non-amino acid portion of certain protein molecules. Prosthetic groups may be inorganic or organic and are usually required for the biological activity of the protein.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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