parathion catabolic process (Q22274783)
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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 w
- GO:0019339
- parathion breakdown
- parathion degradation
- parathion catabolism
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English | parathion catabolic process |
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 w |
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