adenosine triphosphate

noun

adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

Examples of adenosine triphosphate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During exercise, phosphocreatine is broken down and used to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), your body's main energy source. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024 Ribose is a crucial sugar molecule that plays a key role in synthesizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy source for your cells.6 By increasing ATP levels, ribose supplements may help improve energy levels, reduce fatigue, and support overall cellular function. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 19 July 2024 That's because before the muscles can actually use fatty acids or glucose, both have to be turned into something called adenosine triphosphate or ATP. Outside Online, 17 July 2024 In this essential cycle, malic acid undergoes a series of enzymatic reactions that ultimately produce adenosine triphosphate, commonly known as ATP.4 ATP is the cell's primary energy source, meaning malic acid helps power cellular processes essential to life. Mary Choy, Health, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for adenosine triphosphate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adenosine triphosphate was in 1932

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“Adenosine triphosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adenosine%20triphosphate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

adenosine triphosphate

noun
adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

Medical Definition

adenosine triphosphate

noun
adenosine tri·​phos·​phate -trī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce adenosine triphosphate (audio)
: atp

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