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Chapter 7: Q.4 (page 203)

The energy currency used by cells is

a. ATP

b. ADP

c. AMP

d. adenosine

Short Answer

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The correct option is (a)

Step by step solution

01

Introduction

Cellular respiration is a process in which organisms convert nutrients or food (glucose) and oxygen into chemical energy. This energy is referred to as energy currency which is used by the cell.

02

Explanation for the correct option 

Option a is correct because when the cell requires energy ATP molecules break into ADP and phosphate and provide energy to the cell. so it is considered the energy currency of the cell.

03

Step 3. Explanation of incorrect options 

Option b is incorrect because ADP (Adenosine diphosphate) is not the energy currency of the cell.

Option c is incorrect because AMP (Adenosine monophosphate) is not the energy currency used by cells.

Option d is incorrect because adenosine is not used by cells as energy.

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