wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Why is ATP(adernosine triphoshate) is called energy currency of the cell

Open in App
Solution

ATP is often referred to as the energy currency of the cell and can be compared to storing money in a bank. ATP can be used to store energy for future reactions or be withdrawn to pay for reactions when energy is required by the cell.
It provides energy for various chemical and bio-chemical reactions taking place in our body.This reactions are very essential for the timely maintenance of our body.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
8
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Mitochondria
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon