Multiple Choice
What molecule is considered to be the energy currency of the cell and is used to do work?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
ATP
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What is the primary importance of ATP in the cell?
A
ATP acts as a genetic material in the cell.
B
ATP is responsible for transporting oxygen in the cell.
C
ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.
D
ATP is a structural component of cell membranes.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate, which is a molecule that carries energy within cells.
Recognize that ATP is not involved in genetic material functions, as DNA and RNA are responsible for genetic information.
Acknowledge that ATP is not responsible for oxygen transport; this is primarily the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Identify that ATP is not a structural component of cell membranes; phospholipids and proteins primarily make up cell membranes.
Conclude that ATP's primary role is to serve as the main energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.
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