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What molecule acts as the energy currency for the cell? ATP adenine ribose DNA

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ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. The main source of energy for a cell. 
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ATP is the correct answer.

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adenosine triphosphate(ATP) molecule acts as the energy currency for the cell because it stores energy which is used by the body to carry out various functions that occur in the cell.

ATP is the energy molecule that is required by all cells to perform any function inside the human body.

adenosine triphosphate(ATP) is generated by a method called oxidative phosphorylation by the help of an enzyme called ATP synthase

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