FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term parathion catabolic process ID (Ontology) GO:0019339 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of parathion, a highly toxic organophosphate compound. Degradation of parathion by sunlight or liver enzymes can result in the formation of the active compound paraoxon which interferes with the nervous system through cholinesterase inhibition.
Also Known As "parathion breakdown" ; "parathion catabolism" ; "parathion degradation"
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sulfur compound metabolic process
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phosphorus metabolic process                         |
 |__phosphate-containing compound metabolic process__|
catabolic process                                    |
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organophosphate metabolic process                    |
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                                                     parathion catabolic process
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Is a phosphate-containing compound metabolic process
sulfur compound catabolic process
organophosphate catabolic process
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  • "parathion breakdown" EXACT
    "parathion catabolism" EXACT
    "parathion degradation" EXACT
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MetaCyc:PARATHION-DEGRADATION-PWY
UM-BBD_pathwayID:pthn