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The molecule that is used as the energy currency (efficient storage of energy) is the blank molecule.

what goes in the blank

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ATP

Step-by-step explanation:

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) can be thought of as a cellular battery. In its high energy state (ATP), when it is charged, it can provide energy for cellular processes. It then loses a phosphate and enters a low energy state, when it is converted to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).

The energy in ATP is stored in the high-energy phosphate bond. ATP acts as a shuttle, delivering energy to areas where energy-consuming activities are taking place. It can quickly provide the energy for this process, and is then converted to ADP.

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