ATP Definition

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noun
An adenosine-derived nucleotide, C10 H16 N5 O13 P3 , that contains high-energy phosphate bonds and is used to transport energy to cells for biochemical processes, including muscle contraction and enzymatic metabolism, through its hydrolysis to ADP. ATP is hydrolyzed to AMP when it is incorporated into DNA or RNA.
American Heritage
A nucleotide, C10H16P3O13N5, present in, and vital to the energy processes of, all living cells.
Webster's New World
A nucleotide, C10 H16 N5 O13 P3 , that is composed of adenosine and three phosphate groups and releases energy when hydrolyzed to ADP. It is present in all cells, where it is used to store and transport energy needed for biochemical reactions.
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abbreviation
(biochemistry) Adenosine triphosphate.
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Origin of ATP

  • a(denosine) t(ri)p(hosphate)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

ATP Sentence Examples

  • They generate ATP by the anaerobic fermentation of glucose to lactic acid.

  • They convert energy from food into chemical energy called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.

  • It is in important component required for ATP, which is what gives your muscles the energy they need to keep moving.

  • This chemical reaction requires enzymes and glucose substrate to continue the energy generation, but like ATP and PCr, the available substrate and enzymes are limited.

  • This involves hydrolysis of the terminal phosphate of the ATP.

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