Term Name:	1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate metabolic process
Synonyms:	1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate metabolism, ACP metabolic process, ACP metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate, the anion of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, a natural product found in plant tissues. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene (ethene), a fruit-ripening hormone in plants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018871]    QuickGO    AmiGO