ketone metabolic process [GO_0042180]
The chemical reactions and pathways involving any of a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms, as carried out by individual cells. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups.
ketone metabolic process
ID: GO_0042180
Class
The chemical reactions and pathways involving any of a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group, CO, and in which the carbonyl group is bonded only to carbon atoms, as carried out by individual cells. The general formula for a ketone is RCOR, where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups.
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- obsolete cellular metabolic process
- organic substance metabolic process
- small molecule metabolic process
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ketone metabolism | exact synonym |
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