nitrogen cycle metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0071941

Synonyms

Definition

A nitrogen compound metabolic process that contributes to the nitrogen cycle. The nitrogen cycle is a series of metabolic pathways by which nitrogen is converted between various forms and redox states; it encompasses pathways in which nitrogen is acted upon directly, such as nitrification, denitrification, nitrogen fixation, and mineralization. (2)

References

Wikipedia:Nitrogen_cycle

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: metabolic process

metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: denitrification pathway nitrate assimilation nitrogen fixation urea metabolic process

denitrification pathway nitrate assimilation nitrogen fixation urea metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process

negative regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process

positive regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process

regulation of nitrogen cycle metabolic process Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes