OBO ID: GO:0005186 |
Term Name: | pheromone activity | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The activity of binding to and activating specific cell surface receptors, thereby inducing behavioral, developmental, or physiological response(s) from a responding organism or cell. The substance may be released or retained on the cell surface. Pheromones may serve as a specific attractant, social communicator, or sexual stimulant. 0198506732 | ||
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Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO |
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