Related words. 1  key adjective. 2  key verb. 3  key in phrasal verb. 4  key to phrasal verb. 5  Alt key noun. 6  hot key noun. 7  low-key adjective. 8  off-key adjective, adverb. 9  tab key noun. 10  Allen key noun. 11  arrow key noun. 12  enter key noun. 13  key card noun. 14  key ring noun. 15  pass key noun. 16  pound key noun. 17  shift key noun. 18  star key noun. 19  command key noun. 20  control key noun.
Lesson Summary. ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is a high-energy molecule that is found floating in the cytoplasm of every cell. It's a three-part molecule that has a phosphate group.
The main function of mitochondria is to produce energy for the cell. Cells use a special molecule for energy called ATP. ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate. The ATP for the cell is made within the mitochondria. You can think of the mitochondria as the energy factory or power plant of the cell.