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ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

A ribonucleoside 5'-triphosphate functioning as a phosphate-group donor in the cell energy cycle.

CONT

ATP functions as the major corner of chemical energy in the cells of all living species. ATP can transfer its energy to certain other biomolecules, and in doing so, its terminal phosphate group is detached; the energy-rich ATP molecule thus becomes the energy-depleted adenosine diphosphate (ASP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Nucléotide à trois molécules d'acide phosphorique.

CONT

ATP contient une base azotée purique : l'adénine, et un sucre : le ribose. C'est un des corps les plus importants du métabolisme cellulaire. Il joue le rôle de transporteur d'énergie qui est accumulée au niveau des liaisons phosphates.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Nucleótido trifosfato que se compone de [...] adenina y ribosa, como ß-D-ribofuranosa y tres grupos fosfato.

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