What is ATP? Name the three components of ATP. (2 marks)
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Solution
ATP is commonly referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell, as it provides readily releasable energy. (0.5 mark)
The structure of ATP is a nucleoside triphosphate, consisting of a nitrogenous base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three serially bonded phosphate groups. (1.5 mark)