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Adp

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Definition

ADP stands for adenosine diphosphate, which is a molecule that stores energy in cells.

Synonyms & similar words

adenosinediphosphate automaticdataprocessing adp adenylpyrophosphate ADP-ribose ADP-ribosyl adenosine-5'-diphosphate ADP-ribosylation adenosine-5'-pyrophosphate ADP-ribosyltransferase ADP-ribosylated ADP-ribosylating

Example sentences

  1. The scientists found ADP in the cells they were studying.
  2. ADP is an important molecule for storing energy in the body.
  3. Cells use ADP to power many different processes.
  4. When cells need energy, they can convert ADP to ATP.
  5. The structure of ADP is similar to that of ATP.

Quotes

  • With ADP, the energy is stored in the molecule's phosphate bonds, ready to be released when the cell needs it. - Janie Fouke
  • ADP is an important compound that contains within its structure the energy needed to fuel many biological processes. - Joanne Stubbe
  • The energy-carrying molecule ATP is made from ADP and phosphate groups. - Bruce Alberts

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