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Emanuela Brun Psychologist Msc
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What Is ATP and Why Is It Called the Energy Currency of the Cell?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is one of the most important molecules in biology. It is often described as the “energy currency of the cell” because it provides cells with a readily usable source of energy for many of the processes required to stay alive and function. Every movement we make, every signal transmitted by a neuron, every heartbeat, and countless biochemical reactions occurring throughout the body depend, directly or indirectly, on ATP. Rather than being energy its
Emanuela Brun
20 hours ago4 min read
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