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NADP

NADP

8.0
A molecule in cells that helps carry electrons in reactions like photosynthesis
  • noun
  • /ˈnædˌpi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : NADP
  • For photosynthesis to occur, the plant needs NADP to help convert sunlight into chemical energy.

Examples

  • For the oxidation, we're going to need NADP instead of the usual NAD.

  • Nicotinamide group is NADP plus to generate NADPH.

  • The Inside Rain package provides 14 hands-on, computer-based activities that integrate laboratory investigations with NADP data.

    Academic text (2001)

  • In the chloroplast, NADP is reduced to NADPH during the light-dependent reactions.

  • The regeneration of NADP is crucial for maintaining the balance of redox reactions in the cell.

Synonyms

triphosphopyridine nucleotide
vsNADP
  • Specialized
9.3

A chemical that helps enzymes transfer energy during cell processes

is the common abbreviation used instead of that traditional name
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
vsNADP
  • Specialized
8.9

A chemical in cells that helps make other molecules, for example during photosynthesis

focuses on its role as a reductant rather than the phosphate detail

Surface Forms

NADP singular
NADPs plural

Morphology

NADP = N + A + D + P

NADP is an acronym; its constituent letters do not transparently convey the chemical meaning to a typical learner.

Etymology

NADP is a short name made from the longer chemical words nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate. It works in cells like a tiny 'battery' that carries electrons, so the name points to the parts that join to carry energy in many cell reactions.