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adenosine diphosphate (n)
an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage
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an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage
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Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) is a nucleotide involved in cellular energy transfer, often in contrast to adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
During cellular respiration, adenosine diphosphate is converted to adenosine triphosphate through the addition of a phosphate group.
The hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate releases energy and results in the formation of adenosine diphosphate and inorganic phosphate.
Enzymes play a crucial role in the interconversion of adenosine diphosphate and adenosine triphosphate within the cell.