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In ADP + pi=ATP, what does pi stand for?

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pi = ATP - ADP. collecting like terms

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This is not a math question. It's a biology question.

ADP stands for Adenosine diphosphate
ATP stands for Adenosine triphosphate

ADP has only 2 phosphate ions while ATP has 3.

ADP + pi = ATP

pi stands for phosphate ion.

2pi + pi = 3pi

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