adenosine
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DEFINITION:
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A purine nucleoside, adenine linked by its N9 nitrogen to the C1 carbon of ribose. It is a component of ribonucleic acid and its nucleotides play major roles in the reactions and regulation of metabolism. Symbol A.
adenosine monophosphate - A nucleotide involved in energy metabolism.
adenosine triphosphate - A nucleotide involved in energy metabolism and required for RNA synthesis; it occurs in all cells and is used to store energy in the form of high-energy phosphate bonds.
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Used in 14 Article abstracts