Guanosine Triphosphate (GTP)

Definition

GTP is a purine nucleotide that consists of the base guanine attached to the sugar ribose and three phosphate groups. It serves as a source of energy for protein synthesis and other biochemical processes.

Related terms

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP):

A complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, e.g., muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Cytosine Triphosphate (CTP): A high-energy molecule similar to ATP or GTP but containing cytosine instead of adenine or guanine.

Uridine Triphosphate (UTP): An energy-rich compound used in various cellular functions including biosynthesis of polysaccharides and protein translation.