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The creation of a high-energy compound for use by our cells requires the phosphorylation of what molecule?.

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Answer: ATP

Explanation:ATP is required for the phosphorylation of glucose, creating a high-energy but unstable intermediate. This phosphorylation reaction causes a conformational change that allows enzymes to convert the phosphorylated glucose molecule to the phosphorylated sugar fructose.

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