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We commonly call ATP 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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Energy currency of the cell:

Energy currency of the cell are the molecules that provide energy for various metabolic activities by the breakdown of phosphate bonds.
For example: ATPADP+Pi

Other energy carriers:

Yes, there are other energy carriers present in a cell such a NADH and FADH2.
After oxidative phosphorylation one NADH and FADH2 molecule produce energy equivalent to 3 and 2 ATPs, respectively.

Final answer : NADH , FADH2



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