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    All living things require energy to function, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) acts as the main "energy currency" molecule within cells to transport chemical energy for metabolism. ATP is produced through cellular respiration using energy released from breaking down glucose and other nutrients, and is then broken down itself to release energy for the many energy-requiring processes in the cell, such as building molecules, transporting ions, and cell division. When energy from ATP is used, it is broken down into ADP and inorganic phosphate, and more ATP must constantly be regenerated within the cell to keep metabolic functions continuing.

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    All living things require energy to function, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) acts as the main "energy currency" molecule within cells to transport chemical energy for metabolism. ATP is produced through cellular respiration using energy released from breaking down glucose and other nutrients, and is then broken down itself to release energy for the many energy-requiring processes in the cell, such as building molecules, transporting ions, and cell division. When energy from ATP is used, it is broken down into ADP and inorganic phosphate, and more ATP must constantly be regenerated within the cell to keep metabolic functions continuing.

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    All living things require energy to function, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) acts as the main "energy currency" molecule within cells to transport chemical energy for metabolism. ATP is produced through cellular respiration using energy released from breaking down glucose and other nutrients, and is then broken down itself to release energy for the many energy-requiring processes in the cell, such as building molecules, transporting ions, and cell division. When energy from ATP is used, it is broken down into ADP and inorganic phosphate, and more ATP must constantly be regenerated within the cell to keep metabolic functions continuing.

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    Unit 8: Metabolism

    Energy transformation in biological systems


    ATP AS ENERGY CURRENCY

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