ATPase

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Etymology[edit]

ATP +‎ -ase

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA^(key): /eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/

Noun[edit]

ATPase (plural ATPases)

(biochemistry) A type of enzyme which works to convert adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and a free phosphate ion, thereby releasing energy to be used in cellular activity.

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sæpta

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