noun · rare

ATPase

ATPase · ATPases

A type of enzyme which works to convert adenosine triphosphate into adenosine…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.

/eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/

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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.