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GO_term: GO:0042214   

GO:0042214 Definition The chemical reactions and physical changes involving terpenes, any of a large group of hydrocarbons that are made up of isoprene (C5H8) units which may be cyclic, acyclic or multicyclic, saturated or unsaturated, and may contain various functional groups. A monoterpene is made up of two units, a sesquiterpene three units, and a diterpene is made up of four units. Terpenes are widely used as flavorings, deodorants, and medicines (as in the treatment of acne).
The chemical reactions involving terpenes, any of a large group of hydrocarbons that are made up of isoprene (C5H8) units which may be cyclic, acyclic or multicyclic, saturated or unsaturated, and may contain various functional groups. A monoterpene is made up of two units, a sesquiterpene three units, and a diterpene is made up of four units. Terpenes are widely used as flavorings, deodorants, and medicines (as in the treatment of acne).
Termterpene metabolism
TypeBiological_process
Child Instance (6)
Parent Instance_of GO:0008152
GO:0043449
Attributes_of Index Ancestor (30)
Descendent (89)