Adenosine Diphosphate

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛnəˌsaɪn ˈdaɪˌfɒsˌfeɪt/

Definitions of adenosine diphosphate

noun a nucleotide that functions in the transfer of energy during catabolism

Example Sentences

A1 Adenosine diphosphate is a molecule found in the body.

A2 Cells use adenosine diphosphate to store and transfer energy.

B1 Adenosine diphosphate plays a key role in cellular respiration.

B2 The conversion of adenosine diphosphate to adenosine triphosphate is an important process in metabolism.

C1 The binding of adenosine diphosphate to a protein can regulate its activity.

C2 Researchers are studying the effects of adenosine diphosphate on various biological processes.

Examples of adenosine diphosphate in a Sentence

formal Adenosine diphosphate is a molecule formed from the breakdown of ATP during cellular respiration.

informal ADP is what's left after ATP gives up its energy.

slang ADP is like the tired version of ATP.

figurative Think of ADP as the exhausted runner after giving all its energy in a race.

Grammatical Forms of adenosine diphosphate

• plural: adenosine diphosphates
• comparative: more adenosine diphosphate
• superlative: most adenosine diphosphate
• present tense: is adenosine diphosphate
• future tense: will be adenosine diphosphate
• perfect tense: has been adenosine diphosphate
• continuous tense: is being adenosine diphosphate
• singular: adenosine diphosphate
• positive degree: very adenosine diphosphate
• infinitive: to be adenosine diphosphate
• gerund: being adenosine diphosphate
• participle: adenosine diphosphate

Origin and Evolution of adenosine diphosphate

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: Adenosine diphosphate is a compound formed from adenosine monophosphate and inorganic phosphate through the hydrolysis of a high-energy phosphate bond.

Evolution of the word: The term adenosine diphosphate was coined in the field of biochemistry to describe a specific molecule involved in cellular energy transfer processes. Over time, its usage has become more widespread in scientific literature and is now commonly used in discussions about cellular metabolism and energy production.