Atp (Noun)
Meaning
A nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- ATP is produced during cellular respiration and is used to fuel various cellular activities.
- The energy from ATP is released when it is broken down into ADP and inorganic phosphate.
- Muscle cells rely heavily on ATP to provide the energy needed for contraction and relaxation.
- The process of glycolysis produces a small amount of ATP, which is then used to fuel further cellular reactions.
- In the mitochondria, the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation work together to produce a large amount of ATP.