2020 · Q18
Which one of the following is the energy currency for cellular processes?
General KnowledgeBiology
- AGlucose
- BATP
- CADP
- DPyruvic acid
Explanation
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) stores energy in its phosphate bonds and releases it on hydrolysis, powering almost all cellular processes, which is why it is called the energy currency of the cell. Glucose is a fuel molecule, ADP is its lower-energy product and pyruvic acid is a metabolic intermediate. Hence B.