parathion metabolic process
id: GO:0018952
name: parathion metabolic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The chemical reactions and pathways involving parathion, a highly toxic organophosphate compound formerly used as a broad spectrum insecticide, acaricide, fumigant and nematocide. 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.
Child Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0019339 | parathion catabolic process |
Parent Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0006790 | sulfur compound metabolic process |
| GO:0019637 | organophosphate metabolic process |
| GO:0042537 | benzene-containing compound metabolic process |
