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guanosine diphosphate
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guanosine diphosphate

chemical compound
Also known as: GDP
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Guanosine diphosphate (GDP) is a chemical compound that plays a role in cellular processes. It is an energy-rich nucleotide, similar to ATP, and is composed of guanine, ribose, and two phosphate groups. GDP is involved in various biological functions, including protein synthesis, where it is necessary for peptide-bond formation. It is also a precursor to guanosine triphosphate (GTP), another vital nucleotide used in the body to form guanylic acid units in ribonucleic acids (RNA). Guanine itself is an organic compound belonging to the purine group and is a component of nucleic acids, which store and transmit hereditary traits.12

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