Term Name: alkyne metabolic process
Synonyms: alkyne metabolism
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways involving an alkyne, any acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbon (compound composed only of carbon and hydrogen) having a carbon-carbon triple bond and the general formula CnH2n-2, as carried out by individual cells.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0043452]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: acetylenic compound metabolic process hydrocarbon metabolic process
has subtype: acetylene metabolic process alkyne biosynthetic process alkyne catabolic process