ＡＴＰ

noun

adenosine triphosphate; ATP

Biochemistry term for the molecule that serves as the main energy currency of cells.

See also: アデノシン三リン酸

• ＡＴＰは細さい胞ぼうのエネルギー源げんとして働はたらく。

  ATP acts as an energy source for cells.

• 筋きん肉にくの収しゅう縮しゅくにはＡＴＰが必ひつ要ようだ。

  ATP is necessary for muscle contraction.