Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason behind ATP (adenosine triphosphate)being the most suitable “energy currency” molecule for the cell.

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an organic chemical. It provides energy for the completion of many processes within the cell. In biochemistry, the classification of ATP is done as a nucleoside triphosphate.

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