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Which is the energy currency of the cell? Explain it in.

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  • ATP or Adenosine triphosphate is the ‘energy currency’ of the cell.
  • Chemical composition of ATP is as follows: it is a triphosphate molecule having adenosine ribonucleoside. The nitrogenous compoundadenine, pentose sugar-ribose and three phosphate groups are present in ATP.
  • In this energy-rich molecule the energy remains trapped in the bonds by which phosphate groups are attached to each other.
  • ATP molecules are stored in the cells. As per the need, energy is derived by breaking the phosphate bond of ATP.
  • During cellular respiration, the oxidation of glucose yields 38 molecules of ATP. Whenever required they are consumed to liberate energy.


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