English

Noun

adenosine triphosphate ‎(uncountable) (abbreviation ATP)

1. (biochemistry, biochemistry) a nucleotide that is used as a source of energy in cellular reactions, in the synthesis of nucleic acids, and as a neurotransmitter recognised by purinergic receptors

Hypernyms

• adenylic acid
• adenosine phosphate
• phosphorylated adenosine

Related terms

• adenosine (A)
• phosphate
• adenosine phosphate
• adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
• adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

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