Chapter 7: Q. 4 (page 203)
The energy currency used by cells is ________.
a. ATP
b. ADP
c. AMP
d. adenosine
Short Answer
The energy currency employed by by cells is ATP.
Option (a) is correct
Chapter 7: Q. 4 (page 203)
The energy currency used by cells is ________.
a. ATP
b. ADP
c. AMP
d. adenosine
The energy currency employed by by cells is ATP.
Option (a) is correct
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