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adenosine triphosphate
/ˈædənˌɑːsaɪn tɹˈɪfəsfˌeɪt/
/ˈadənˌɒsaɪn tɹˈɪfəsfˌeɪt/
ATPAdenosine triphosphate
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a molecule that carries energy within cells, composed of adenine, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups
Examples
Adenosine triphosphate is often referred to as the " energy currency " of cells due to its role in energy transfer.
The hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate releases energy by breaking the high-energy phosphate bond.
