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Why is atp use in cells analogous to the use of currency in society?

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ATP is the resource by which the cell gets everything done.  ATP is spent in a similar way as money is.  ATP is used for its energy to help the cell run efficiently.  It earns ATP through energy creation, then has to spend it to perform other vital functions.
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