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GO: Biological Process

obsolete phenanthrene metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0018955
Synonyms
  • phenanthrene metabolism
Definition
OBSOLETE. The chemical reactions and pathways involving phenanthrene, a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used in explosives and in the synthesis of dyes and drugs. Although phenanthrene is not mutagenic or carcinogenic, it has been shown to be toxic to marine diatoms, gastropods, mussels, crustaceans, and fish.
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