Definitions
A molecule involved in DNA, RNA, and cellular energy transfer.
Word origin
From German Adenosin, corresponding to aden(ine) + (rib)os(e) + -ine.
Used in a sentence
“Caffeine acts as an antagonist at receptors in the brain for one of the chemical messengers called adenosine.”
“Think of adenosine as a chemical barometer that continuously registers the amount of elapsed time since you woke up this morning.”
“SAM: Readings confirmed. Based on the levels of adenosine in your system, the neural implant is functioning properly.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“ATP building block”9 letters
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