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Noun

1. adenosine triphosphate, atp

a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions

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Atp

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noun
adenosine triphosphate; a nucleotide found in the mitochondria of all plant and animal cells. It is the major source of energy for cellular reactions, this energy being released during its conversion to ADP. Formula: C10H16N5O13P3
. Also called: ATPase (ˌeɪtiːˈpiːˌeɪz)
abbreviation for
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advanced turboprop
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Association of Tennis Professionals
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automatic train protection: a safety system which automatically prevents a train from passing through a stop signal

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Atp

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noun
a nucleotide, C10H16P3O13N5, present in, and vital to the energy processes of, all living cells
see ADP1

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Atp

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n.
A nucleotide, C10H16N5O13P3, 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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