Term Name: | alpha-linolenic acid metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | ALA metabolism, alpha-linolenic acid metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving alpha-linolenic acid, an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that has the molecular formula C18H32O2. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0036109] QuickGO AmiGO |