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Vinony

ATPase

noun

  1. class of enzymes
  2. protein
  3. protein
  4. protein
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /eɪtiːˈpiːeɪz/

noun

Etymology: From ATP + -ase.

  1. 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.