Definition

A type of molecule made up of adenine and ribose, which is important for building RNA and is part of energy-carrying molecules in cells.

Example

Adenosine plays a crucial role in energy transfer within cells as a component of ATP.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of adenosine?

Yeah, isn't it something to do with energy in our cells?

Exactly! It’s a key component of ATP, which gives us energy.

That makes sense; I always hear about ATP in biology class.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adenosine is formed from "adenine" (a purine base) and "-osine" (a suffix used in biochemistry to denote a nucleoside). The word refers to a nucleoside composed of adenine and ribose, which plays a crucial role in cellular energy transfer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adenine' as the base that forms the structure of adenosine, which is essential for energy in cells.

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