Macroergic
Translation of "macroergic" into Russian
macroergic
AdjectiveUK
/ˌmækrəʊˈɜːdʒɪk/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈɜrdʒɪk/
macroergic
more macroergic Comp.
most macroergic Super.
The macroergic compounds are crucial for cellular energy transfer.
Макроэргические соединения имеют решающее значение для передачи энергии в клетках.
Definitions
macroergic
AdjectiveUK
/ˌmækrəʊˈɜːdʒɪk/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈɜrdʒɪk/
Relating to or involving a large amount of energy, especially as stored in high-energy phosphate bonds.
ATP is a macroergic compound whose hydrolysis drives many cellular reactions.
Describing a chemical bond or compound capable of releasing substantial free energy upon cleavage or reaction.
The macroergic bond between the phosphate groups breaks to release usable energy.