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What are the differences between cyclic AMP and AMP?

Posted September 13, 2022


Answer

Basis of differentiation

Cyclic AMP

AMP

Definition

Cyclic AMP is a second messenger, and derivative of ATP (3’, 5’ -cyclic adenosine monophosphate) 

AMP is a nucleotide

 that has a phosphate group, a nucleobase adenine, and a ribose sugar ( 5’-adenylic acid)

Function

cAMP functions as a secondary messenger in intracellular signal transduction processes 

AMP is a nucleotide that has flexibility of converting into ADP and ATP  

Structure

cAMP has a cyclic structure

AMP is non-cyclic

Additional resources

Cyclic AMP

Cell Signaling