ATPase
English
Etymology
ATP + -ase
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/
Noun
ATPase (plural ATPases)
- (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.
Synonyms
- adenosinetriphosphatase
- adenylpyrophosphatase
- ATP monophosphatase
Anagrams
- sæpta