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triphosphate
This term is a specialized biochemical designation used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, and academic registers. It describes a specific molecular structure where three phosphate groups are linked in a chain, creating high-energy bonds that are critical for biological energy transfer.
In practical usage, the word rarely appears in isolation. It is most frequently encountered as part of the acronym ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which serves as the primary energy currency of the cell. Because it refers to a specific chemical entity, it is treated as an uncountable noun in most technical contexts, referring to the substance or the chemical group rather than individual discrete objects.
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Adenosine triphosphate is the primary energy currency of the cell.
The hydrolysis of the triphosphate group releases a significant amount of energy.
The hydrolysis of the triphosphate group releases a significant amount of energy.
Wait, does this molecule have a diphosphate or a triphosphate tail?
The enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate from the triphosphate chain.
I wonder if the triphosphate bond is stable enough for this reaction
Guanosine triphosphate plays a critical role in signal transduction.
The triphosphate moiety is essential for the activation of the substrate.
Look at how the triphosphate structure allows for rapid energy release.