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Apart from respiration, what are three uses of ATP in a liver cell?

A) Synthesis of lipids, DNA replication, and muscle contraction.
B) Cell division, protein synthesis, and cell signaling.
C) Active transport, enzyme activity, and biosynthesis of macromolecules.
D) Photosynthesis, energy storage, and DNA transcription.

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Final answer:

Apart from respiration, the three uses of ATP in a liver cell are synthesis of lipids, DNA replication, and muscle contraction.

Step-by-step explanation:

ATP is required for all cellular functions. It is used to build the organic molecules that are required for cells and tissues; it provides energy for muscle contraction and for the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system. When the amount of ATP is available in excess of the body's requirements, the liver uses the excess ATP and excess glucose to produce molecules called glycogen. Glycogen is a polymeric form of glucose and is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells. When blood sugar drops, the liver releases glucose from stores of glycogen. Skeletal muscle converts glycogen to glucose during intense exercise. The process of converting glucose and excess ATP to glycogen and the storage of excess energy is an evolutionarily important step in helping animals deal with mobility, food shortages, and famine.

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