ADP

Abbreviation for adenosine 5′-diphosphate.

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ADP .ā-.dē-'pē, ā-'dē-.pē n a nucleotide C₁₀H₁₅N₅O₁₀P₂ composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups that is formed in living cells as an intermediate between ATP and AMP and that is reversibly converted to ATP for the storing of energy by the addition of a high-energy phosphate group called also adenosine diphosphate

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(adenosine diphosphate)

a compound containing adenine, ribose, and two phosphate groups. ADP occurs in cells and is involved in processes requiring the transfer of energy (see ATP).

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adenosine diphosphate.