adenosine monophosphate meaning

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adenosine monophosphate (noun): a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP.

Definition of adenosine monophosphate

  1. a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP

    Synonyms: AMP, adenylic acid

    Type of: nucleotide

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