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Per NCERT, what is ATP — and what is its role in cells?
AA waste product of digestion
BA type of carbohydrate
CAdenosine Triphosphate — the energy currency that fuels cellular activities (muscle contraction, protein synthesis, nerve signals)
DA storage form of fat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Adenosine Triphosphate — the energy currency that fuels cellular activities (muscle contraction, protein synthesis, nerve signals)
Per NCERT §5.3 + ATP box, ATP is the universal energy currency. Made during respiration; broken down to release ~30.5 kJ/mol.
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