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GO: Molecular Function

pheromone activity

Term ID
GO:0005186
Synonyms
Definition
The activity of binding to and activating specific cell surface receptors, thereby inducing behavioral, developmental, or physiological response(s) from a responding organism or cell. The substance may be released or retained on the cell surface. Pheromones may serve as a specific attractant, social communicator, or sexual stimulant. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes