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What is ATP?


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ATP:

  1. The full form of ATP is adenosine triphosphate
  2. The structure of ATP consists of adenine (nitrogenous base), ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.
  3. Chemical energy gained from the breakdown of food molecules is captured by ATP and released to fuel further cellular operations.
  4. These molecules supply energy for various biochemical processes in the body, which is also called the cell's energy currency.
  5. The majority of ATP is produced in the mitochondrial matrix during cellular respiration.
  6. In-plant cells, ATP is produced in both chloroplast and mitochondria.
  7. In animal cells, ATP is produced in mitochondria.

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