ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE
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Adenosine Triphosphate.
Adenosine Triphosphate - as a noun
A nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions
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atpExample Sentences
"The hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate releases energy for cellular processes."
"Muscle contractions in the body require adenosine triphosphate."
"ATP synthase synthesizes adenosine triphosphate in mitochondria."
"During photosynthesis, adenosine triphosphate is produced in the light-dependent reactions."
"ATP is constantly recycled and converted back into adenosine triphosphate."
