Adenosine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adenosine is a noun meaning (biochemistry, genetics, organic chemistry) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue.
Meaning
(biochemistry, genetics, organic chemistry) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue.
Example Sentences
Adenosine levels can be quickly righted after a few nights of good sleep, however.
Caffeine acts as an antagonist at receptors in the brain for one of the chemical messengers called adenosine.
SAM: Readings confirmed. Based on the levels of adenosine in your system, the neural implant is functioning properly.
Think of adenosine as a chemical barometer that continuously registers the amount of elapsed time since you woke up this morning.
Word Forms
- adenosines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triphosphatase, deaminase, diphosphate, monophosphate, triphosphate, ado.
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