Term Name:	pheromone activity
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Definition:	The activity of binding to and activating specific cell surface receptors, thereby inducing behavioral, developmental, or physiological response(s) from a responding organism or cell. The substance may be released or retained on the cell surface. Pheromones may serve as a specific attractant, social communicator, or sexual stimulant.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0005186]    QuickGO    AmiGO