Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780133481662
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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The effect of breaking of high-energy phosphate bonds and their physiological importance.

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Adenosine triphosphate or ATP is essential as it provides the chemical energy that can be used by the cells of the body tissues to perform their specific tasks. ATP is used in synthesis and breakdown of different biomolecules. The ATP molecule has an adenine base, ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.

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