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adenosine triphosphate


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Alternative term/s

  • ATP
  • triphosphate, adenosine

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Adenosine triphosphate is an energy-carrying chemical found in the cells of all living things. It is a nucleotide composed of ribose, adenine, and a triphosphate group. ATP captures chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food molecules and releases it to fuel other cellular processes such as biosynthesis, ion transport, and muscle contraction.

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