The true measure of an appraisalâwhether a gem, jewelry, or a watchâis a combination of sophisticated laboratory technology, and expertise in interpreting the test results.
ATP works by losing the endmost phosphate group when instructed to do so by an enzyme. This reaction releases a lot of energy, which the organism can then use to build proteins, contact muscles, etc. The reaction product is adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and the phosphate group either ends up as orthophosphate (HPO 4) or attached to another molecule (e.g. an alcohol).
Definition of 'functional group'. functional group. functional group in the Pharmaceutical Industry (fÊÅkÊÉnÉl grup) Functional groups are groups of atoms in a compound, such as the hydroxyl group in an alcohol, that determine the chemical behavior of the compound.