OBO ID: GO:0008150
Term Name: biological_process Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • biological process
  • physiological process
  • single organism process
  • single-organism process
Definition: A biological process is the execution of a genetically-encoded biological module or program. It consists of all the steps required to achieve the specific biological objective of the module. A biological process is accomplished by a particular set of molecular functions carried out by specific gene products (or macromolecular complexes), often in a highly regulated manner and in a particular temporal sequence.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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