olfactory receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0004984

Synonyms

odorant receptor activity

Definition

Combining with an odorant and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity in response to detection of smell. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of smell

detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of smell Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: transmembrane signaling receptor activity

transmembrane signaling receptor activity Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: G protein-coupled olfactory receptor activity ionotropic olfactory receptor activity

G protein-coupled olfactory receptor activity ionotropic olfactory receptor activity Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes