Search Ontology:

GO: Molecular Function

bitter taste receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0033038

Synonyms

Definition

Combining with soluble bitter compounds to initiate a change in cell activity. These receptors are responsible for the sense of bitter taste.

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste

detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: taste receptor activity

taste receptor activity Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: GPCR bitter taste receptor activity

GPCR bitter taste receptor activity Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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