phenanthrene metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018955

Synonyms

• phenanthrene metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving phenanthrene, a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used in explosives and in the synthesis of dyes and drugs. Although phenanthrene is not mutagenic or carcinogenic, it has been shown to be toxic to marine diatoms, gastropods, mussels, crustaceans, and fish.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:pha

Ontology

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