Adenosine Triphosphate as an Energy Source

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Identify that adenosine triphosphate is used as an energy source for almost all cellular metabolic processes

• All living organisms need to have a continuous supply of energy in order to function and live.
• Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is vital to life and is used as an energy source in living cells.
• Organisms get their energy from the oxidation of the foods they eat. The energy is stored in the form of ATP after the food is broken down.
• Substances consumed and absorbed are used to make ATP, thus making the molecule a part of cellular metabolism.