| Pronunciation: | | u'denu`seen trI'fâsfeyt
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions |
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| | Synonyms: | | ATP |
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| | See Also: | | nucleotide |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | ATP is a molecule which consists of the nitrogenous base adenine linked to the sugar ribose and which has a chain of three phosphate groups attached to the ribose in a linear fashion. ATP is present in all living cells and serves as an energy source for many metabolic processes; energy is released when ATP is hydrolyzed into ADP. ATP is required for ribonucleic acid synthesis since it is a direct precursor. It is the single most important molecule in all living things since it serves as the currency for energy in biological systems. |
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | the main fuel of cells. ATP is manufactured by the mitochondria. |
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