Why is ATP know as “energy currency” of cell.

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ATP:
ATP also know as adenosine triphosphate is a molecule, storing energy.
It is the organic compound composed of the phosphate groups, adenine, and the sugar ribose.
It contains phosphodiester bonds, which on breaking release energy.
The energy is used to carry out the function of body, thus known as “energy currency” of cell.

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