ATP JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌeɪtiːˈpiː/ · at·p
noun
- A molecule that stores energy in the form of phosphate bonds, which is released when the bonds are broken down. The athlete's muscles relied on ATP to fuel their sprint.
- A unit of energy measurement, often used in the context of cellular biology. The scientist measured the ATP levels in the cell culture.
acronym
- A common abbreviation for 'adenosine triphosphate', used in scientific and medical contexts. The researcher used ATP to explain the energy transfer process.
Did you know? The discovery of ATP is attributed to Fritz Albert Lipmann, who first described its structure and function in the 1940s.