Search Ontology:

GO: Molecular Function

sterol desaturase activity

Term ID

GO:0070704

Synonyms

Definition

Catalysis of the introduction of a double bond into a sterol molecule.

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen

oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: C-5 sterol desaturase activity C-22 sterol desaturase activity delta7-sterol 5(6)-desaturase activity

C-5 sterol desaturase activity C-22 sterol desaturase activity delta7-sterol 5(6)-desaturase activity Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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