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Adenosine triphosphate


A nucleotide compound that is of critical importance for the storage of energy within cells and the synthesis of RNA. Abbreviated ATP.
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A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. Adenosine triphosphate made in the laboratory is being studied in patients with [..]
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An adenine-containing nucleoside triphosphate that releases free energy when its phosphate bonds are hydrolyzed. This energy is used to drive endergonic reactions in cells.
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ATP is a molecule that serves as the universal energy source for all plants and animals. In your body, ATP breaks down into adenosine diphosphate plus a separate phosphate group. This releases energy, [..]
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A chemical used by cells to store and transport energy.
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The so-called "energy-rich" carrier molecule which is the immediate source of energy in the cell. It is continually regenerated from various energy-reserve compounds.
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The nucleotide formed by adding yet another phosphate group to the pyrophosphate group on ADP.
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Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. It is produced by photophosphorylation and cellular respiration and used by enzymes and structural proteins [..]
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[noun] (ATP) Molecules that provide energy for important chemical reactions within the cell; the main energy currency of the cell. Appears in modules:
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An energy-storing molecule that is found in all human cells. Usually abbreviated as ATP.
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important substance for the body’s metabolism. When it is broken down, ATP releases large amounts of energy that can be used by cells and tissues to perform their fu [..]
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See ATP.
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An Adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial Roles in Metabolism Adenosine triphosphate is a Neurotransmitter.
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An adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
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A coenzyme required for the shortening of the actomyosin myofibrils required for muscle contraction. This latter process is one of the main energy requirements of animals and is essential for locomotion and respiration.
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A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. Adenosine triphosphate made in the laboratory is being studied in patients with advanced solid tumors to see if it can decrease weight loss and improve muscle strength. Also called ATP.
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This primary energy source within a cell comprises adenosine and three phosphate groups. Energy is released through enzyme-regulated hydrolysis of ATP to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).
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A nucleotide that releases energy upon hydrolysis of the phosphate bonds. The energy stored in ATP may drive synthetic processes; be converted to mechanical, light, or electrical energy; or be released as heat.
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A synthetic riboflavin (Vitamin B2) that functions as a catalyst in the tanning process.
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Adenosine Triphosphate; transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. It is produced as an energy source during the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and consumed by many enzymes.
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A synthetic riboflavin (Vitamin B2) that functions as a catalyst in the tanning process.
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<biochemistry> A nucleotide present in all living cells which serves as an energy source for many metabolic processes and is required for ribonucleic acid synthesis. Acronym: ATP (06 May 1997)
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(biochemistry,neurotransmitter) a nucleotide that is used as a source of energy in cellular reactions, in the synthesis of nucleic acidsadenosine triphosphate * Finnish: fi|adenosiinitrifosfaatti * [..]
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A compound formed from ADP + P with energy released from Phosphocreatine (PC) and/or the breakdown (oxidation - either aerobic or anaerobic) of energy rich substrates e.g. glucose. Stored in all cells, especially muscle fibres. When it is broken down by enzyme action back into ADP + P the stored energy is made available for chemical or mechanical w [..]
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