adenylpyrophosphate
|a-de-nyl-py-ro-phos-phate|
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/əˌdɛnɪlˌpaɪroʊˈfɒsfeɪt/
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/əˌdɛnɪlˌpaɪrəʊˈfɒsfeɪt/
energy transfer in cells
Etymology
'adenylpyrophosphate' originates from the combination of 'adenyl' and 'pyrophosphate', where 'adenyl' refers to the adenine nucleotide and 'pyrophosphate' refers to a phosphate group bonded to another phosphate group.
The term 'adenylpyrophosphate' was coined in the context of biochemistry to describe a specific energy-carrying molecule.
Initially, it was used to describe a biochemical compound involved in energy transfer, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound involved in the transfer of energy within cells, particularly in the synthesis of nucleic acids.
Adenylpyrophosphate plays a crucial role in DNA replication.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 16:36