ADP

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ADP

ADP (pronounced A-D-P), also known as Adenosine diphosphate, is a crucial organic compound in metabolism and is essential for the flow of energy in living cells.

Etymology

The term "ADP" is an acronym for Adenosine Diphosphate. The word "adenosine" is derived from the Greek "adenos", meaning "gland", and the suffix "-ine", a common ending for alkaloids and basic substances. "Diphosphate" refers to the presence of two phosphate groups in the molecule.

Function

ADP is produced as a result of energy-consuming reactions that break down food molecules, such as glucose, in a process called cellular respiration. When energy is needed by the cell, ADP is converted back into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) by adding a third phosphate group in a process called phosphorylation.

Related Terms

  • ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate, the primary energy carrier in all living organisms. ATP can be converted to ADP and phosphate to release energy, which can then be used by enzymes to carry out essential cell functions.
  • Phosphorylation: The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule, such as converting ADP to ATP.
  • Cellular respiration: The process by which cells break down glucose and other food molecules to produce ATP, the cell's main energy carrier.

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