The ready source of energy in living cells is

Glucose

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ATP

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Glycogen

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ADP

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Solution

The correct option is B ATP
In living cells, energy for immediate use is stored as molecules of ATP or adenosine triphosphate. When the energy is used, one of the phosphates attached to ATP is released, giving ADP or adenosine diphosphate. It is known as the energy currency of a cell and these are produced in the mitochondria. So, the correct answer is option B.

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