A molecule made up of adenine, ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups, which stores and releases energy by breaking phosphate bonds for cellular activities, is called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
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Definition: ATP
Key Points
Key Points: ATP
- ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, storing energy in its phosphate bonds and releasing it when needed.
- ATP consists of adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups, and is formed in cells to meet energy demands.
- When carbohydrates are lacking, the body uses lipids and proteins, which are converted into acetyl-CoA and oxidized via the Krebs cycle for energy.
