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what is meant by ATP is the intermediary between energy yielding and energy requiring reactions

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what is meant by ATP is the intermediary between energy yielding and energy requiring reactions

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ATP, or Adenosine Triphosphate, is often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell. The phrase "ATP is the intermediary between energy-yielding and energy-requiring reactions" means that ATP acts as a bridge in cellular processes.

Here's how it works:
Energy-Yielding Reactions: These are processes that release energy, such as the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration. During these reactions, energy is stored in the bonds of ATP molecules.
Energy-Requiring Reactions: These are processes that need energy to proceed, such as muscle contraction, active transport of molecules across cell membranes, and biosynthesis of complex molecules. ATP provides the necessary energy for these processes by releasing the energy stored in its bonds when it converts to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate).

In essence, ATP captures energy from energy-yielding reactions and makes it available for energy-requiring reactions, ensuring that cells have a continuous and regulated supply of energy to function efficiently.

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