Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary molecule that carries energy within cells. ATP stores and transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. It consists of an adenosine molecule attached to three phosphate groups, and the energy is released when the bond between the second and third phosphate group is broken, converting ATP to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi). This released energy is then utilized by various cellular processes to perform work, such as muscle contraction, protein synthesis, and transporting molecules across cell membranes.
Which molecule carry energy inside cell
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