The energy currency used by cells is ________.

ATP

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ADP

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AMP

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adenosine

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Solution

The correct option is A
ATP

ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell. When cells require energy, this ATP molecule loses phosphate groups. Breaking the high energy phosphate bonds release energy for cellular activity.

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Which of the following is known as the energy currency of cells in biology ?
(a) DTP
(b) PUP
(c) ATP
(d) DDT

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We commonly call. ATP as the energy currency of the cell. Can you think of some other energy carriers present in a cell? Name any two.

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