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GO_term: GO:0042359   

GO:0042359 Definition The chemical reactions and physical changes involving vitamin D, any fat-soluble steroid that exhibits qualitatively the biological activity of cholecalciferol, or calciol.
The chemical reactions involving vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the human bloodstream. Vitamin D is also known as calciferol and five different forms are known, including ergocalciferol and cholecalciferol.
Termvitamin D metabolism
TypeBiological_process
Child Instance GO:0042368
GO:0042369
ParentInstance_ofGO:0006775
Attributes_of Index Ancestor (22)
Descendent GO:0042368
GO:0042369
GO:0042359