Search Ontology:

GO: Molecular Function

taste receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0008527

Synonyms

gustatory receptor

Definition

Combining with soluble compounds to initiate a change in cell activity. These receptors are responsible for the sense of taste.

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of taste

detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of taste Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: transmembrane signaling receptor activity

transmembrane signaling receptor activity Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: bitter taste receptor activity contact chemoreceptor activity GPCR taste receptor activity ionotropic taste receptor activity sour taste receptor activity ... Show All 6 Terms

bitter taste receptor activity contact chemoreceptor activity GPCR taste receptor activity ionotropic taste receptor activity sour taste receptor activity sweet taste receptor activity Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes