Question

ATP is the molecule that is used to provide energy necessary to power cellular functions, and as a result, it is often called the "energy currency" in the cell. How might this "energy currency" be saved; meaning, what organic molecule can be produced and later used to provide ATP? And what organic molecule might be considered the paycheck; the molecule that is "cashed" in order to get ATP quickly? Explain both your answers.

Answer 1

What type of energy is stored for later use?

Potential energy is stored energy and the energy of position. Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. Batteries, biomass, petroleum, natural gas, and coal are examples of chemical energy

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Answer 2

There isn't a single molecule which is metabolized to produce energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since any organic compounds such as sugars, fats, or proteins may be used. However, the most common one is glucose sugar.