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ATP synthase

noun

: an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate
The site to which angiostatin binds is a large protein enzyme, known as ATP synthase, which generates energy for the cell.Nicholas Wade, The New York Times

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“ATP synthase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ATP%20synthase. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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