Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 3SQE
Summary Introduction

To calculate:

The number of calories produced per day in the form of ATP by a resting individual.

Introduction:

ATP is also known as Adenosine triphosphate. It is a molecule which stores energy within cells and is the chief energy currency of the cell. It is the final product of the processes of photophosphorylation, cellular respiration, and fermentation.

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