What does "atpase" mean?

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.

How do you pronounce "atpase"?

Pronounced //eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz//.

Atpase

Q: What is a synonym for "atpase"?

Common synonyms include: adenosinetriphosphatase, adenosinetriphosphatase, adenylpyrophosphatase, adenylpyrophosphatase, atp monophosphatase, atp monophosphatase.

//eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz// noun

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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.