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Vocabulary Term Details

ATP

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine_triphosphate)

Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a multifunctional nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme. It is often called the "molecular unit of currency" of intracellular energy transfer. (Wikipedia)

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Phosphates (esters)
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Adenosine triphosphate

Approved Date
16-Oct-2012

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