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  • 09-01-2018
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What is meant by the tri- in the name adenosine triphosphate?

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yuhonglee0202
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  • 09-01-2018
Tri = 3
In adenosine triphosphate, aka ATP, there are 3 phosphate groups Adenine, a nitrogenous base.

Diphosphate on the other hand, has also phosphate groups attached to Adenine, however, the number of phosphate groups is 2.

Remember:
Mono = 1
Di = 2
Tri =3
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