macromolecule modification

Term ID

GO:0043412

Synonyms

Definition

The covalent alteration of one or more monomeric units in a polypeptide, polynucleotide, polysaccharide, or other biological macromolecule, resulting in a change in its properties.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: macromolecule metabolic process

macromolecule metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: DNA modification macromolecule deacylation macromolecule glycosylation macromolecule methylation protein modification process ... Show All 8 Terms

DNA modification macromolecule deacylation macromolecule glycosylation macromolecule methylation protein modification process RNA modification sialylation xylan acetylation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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