What is the role of ATP in biological reactions?
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Energy Storage: ATP, or Adenosine Triphosphate, is often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell. It stores energy in its high-energy phosphate bonds. When these bonds are broken, energy is released which can be used to drive other reactions or processes Show more…
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