Adenosine Triphosphate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000493",
  "term": "Adenosine Triphosphate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An organic, phosphate rich compound important in the transfer of energy in organisms. Its central role in living cells makes ATP an excellent indicator of the presence of living material in water. A measurement of ATP therefore provides a sensitive and rapid estimate of biomass. ATP is reported in micrograms per liter.\n\n2. Adenosine triphosphate, a small water soluble molecule that acts as an energy currency in cells.\n\n3. A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA.\n\n4. An adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.",
  "abbreviation": "ATP",
  "references": [
    "USGS Water Resources Data at http://water.usgs.gov/ADR_Defs_2005.pdf",
    "USDA Agricultural Research Service Products and Services Glossary of Photosynthesis Related Terms",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/adenosine-triphosphate/"
}