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How do the molecules in your body affect the energy released in the cells?

How do the molecules in your body affect the energy released in the cells?-example-1
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These large polysaccharides contain many chemical bonds and therefore store a lot of chemical energy. When these molecules are broken down during metabolism, the energy in the chemical bonds is released and can be harnessed for cellular processes.
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Step-by-step explanation:

When the chemical bonds of the glucose molecule are broken, energy is released. The cell is able to store that energy in the chemical bonds of a special molecule called adenosine triphosphate or ATP. The energy stored in ATP can be used by the cell to do various kinds of work.

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