adenosine triphosphate
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See also: adenosinetriphosphate
English[edit]
Noun[edit]
adenosine triphosphate (uncountable) (abbreviation ATP)
- (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[edit]
Related terms[edit]
- adenosine (A)
- phosphate
- adenosine phosphate
- adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
- adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
Translations[edit]
adenosine triphosphate
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