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triphosphopyridine

triphosphopyridine

9.9
A chemical with a ring and three phosphate parts that helps reactions in cells
  • noun
  • /trɪˌfɔsfoʊpɪˈrɪdin/
  • Specialized
translation icon : triphosfopiridina
  • The coenzyme triphosphopyridine plays a vital role in cellular metabolism.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the structure of triphosphopyridine to understand its function in redox reactions.

  • Scientists isolated triphosphopyridine from the cell extract during their experiment.

  • The triphosphopyridine molecule is vital for cellular processes.

  • What is triphosphopyridine used for?

  • The coenzyme triphosphopyridine is essential for the synthesis of nucleotides in cells.

  • In metabolic pathways, triphosphopyridine helps facilitate the transfer of electrons.

  • Studies show that triphosphopyridine contributes significantly to energy production in photosynthesis.

Synonyms

triphosphate
vstriphosphopyridine
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A small chemical made of three phosphate parts that stores energy for cells

is a specific ring containing compound rather than a general three phosphate molecule
triphosphopyridine nucleotide
vstriphosphopyridine
  • Specialized
9.3

A chemical that helps enzymes transfer energy during cell processes

is a compound with a ring-shaped core and three phosphate groups attached

Surface Forms

triphosphopyridine singular
triphosphopyridines plural

Morphology

triphosphopyridine = phosphopyridine (opaque) = tri + phospho + pyridine

The term uses specialized chemical combining forms ('phospho-', 'pyridine') that are not inferable by an average B1 learner from the component words alone.

Etymology

Triphosphopyridine comes from three parts: tri- 'three', phospho- 'phosphate' (like the familiar word phosphate), and pyridine 'a ring-shaped molecule'. So the name means a pyridine ring with three phosphate groups attached, which is why it describes that kind of compound.