Term Name: | orcinol metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | orcin metabolic process, orcin metabolism, orcinol metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving orcinol (5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol), an aromatic compound derived from the fermentation of lichen, and synthesized, probably as a fungicide, by some higher plants. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018940] QuickGO AmiGO |