Term Name: selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolic process
Synonyms: selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolism
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways involving a prosthetic group that contains selenium, as in the selenium-dependent molybdenum hydroxylases. The selenium atom in the prosthetic group is required for enzymatic function but is labile to a variety of treatments.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0070503]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: prosthetic group metabolic process selenium compound metabolic process
has subtype: selenium-containing prosthetic group biosynthetic process