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Multiple Choice
Which organisms require ATP for their cellular processes?
A
All living organisms
B
Only animals
C
Only bacteria
D
Only plants
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy currency of the cell, used by all living organisms to power various cellular processes.
Recognize that cellular processes requiring ATP include muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, condensate dissolution, and chemical synthesis.
Consider the diversity of life forms, including animals, plants, bacteria, fungi, and protists, all of which perform cellular processes that require energy.
Acknowledge that ATP is produced through cellular respiration in mitochondria in eukaryotes and through similar processes in prokaryotes, indicating its universal role.
Conclude that since all living organisms perform energy-requiring processes, they all require ATP, making the correct answer 'All living organisms.'