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ATPase
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English
Etymology
From en ATP ase.
Pronunciation
en /eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/ UK
Noun
en enzyme A type of enzyme which works to convert adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and a free phosphate ion, thereby releasing energy to be used in cellular activity.
Synonyms
en adenosinetriphosphatase
en adenylpyrophosphatase
en ATP monophosphatase
Derived terms
en ATP synthase ATPase ATPergic ectoATPase
Anagrams
en aaepst sæpta