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adenosine_triphosphate
adenosine triphosphate
See also: adenosinetriphosphate
English
Noun
adenosine triphosphate (uncountable) (abbreviation ATP)
- (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)
Translations
adenosine triphosphate
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