Adenosine 5′-triphosphate | 56-65-5

Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a critical molecule found in all living cells, serving as a primary source of energy for cellular processes.

Energy Currency: ATP is often referred to as the "energy currency" of cells because it stores and transfers energy within cells for various biochemical reactions and processes.

Chemical Structure: ATP is composed of three components: an adenine molecule, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups. The bonds between these phosphate groups contain high-energy bonds, which are released when ATP is hydrolyzed to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi), releasing energy that powers cellular processes.

Cellular Functions: ATP is involved in numerous cellular activities, including muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, biosynthesis of macromolecules (such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids), active transport of ions and molecules across cell membranes, and chemical signaling within cells.