Term Name: | flavonol metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | flavonol metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving flavonols, a member of a class of vascular pigments formed by consecutive oxidative processes from the flavonoid intermediates flavanones and dihydroflavonols. Flavonols are the most widespread of the flavonoids and have a wide array of physiological activities. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051554] QuickGO AmiGO |