Definition of 'ATP'
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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)Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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