adenosine triphosphate

See also: adenosinetriphosphate

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adenosine triphosphate (uncountable)

  2. (biochemistry) A nucleotide that is used as a source of energy in cellular reactions, in the synthesis of nucleic acids, and as a neurotransmitter recognized by purinergic receptors.
    Synonym: (initialism) ATP

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