"ATPase" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/ [UK] Forms: ATPases [plural]
Etymology: From ATP + -ase. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ATP|ase}} ATP + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun}} ATPase (plural ATPases)
  1. (biochemistry) 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. Categories (topical): Biochemistry Synonyms: adenosinetriphosphatase, adenylpyrophosphatase, ATP monophosphatase Derived forms: ATPergic, ATP synthase

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