ATPase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/

ATPase ATPases

From ATP + -ase.

adenosinetriphosphatase adenylpyrophosphatase ATP monophosphatase

ATPergic ATP synthase

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