Noun: adenosine triphosphate u'de-nu,seen trI'fós,feyt
- A nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions
"adenosine triphosphate powers most cellular processes in living organisms";
- ATP
Derived forms: adenosine triphosphates
Type of: base, nucleotide
Encyclopedia: Adenosine triphosphate