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What's the difference between a calorie, an ATP molecule, and a GTP molecule? How does GTP become ATP? Also, explain how ATP is made. A clear explanation and graphic are required.

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter4: How Cells Obtain Energy

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