Term Name: olfactory receptor activity
Synonyms: odorant receptor activity
Definition: Combining with an odorant and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity in response to detection of smell.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004984]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of smell
is a type of: transmembrane signaling receptor activity
has subtype: G protein-coupled olfactory receptor activity ionotropic olfactory receptor activity