Question
ATP is called energy currency of the cell.

Answer

  1. During cellular respiration, the oxidation of food (glucose) takes place.
  2. This happens in the mitochondria using the oxygen present in the blood.
  3. ATP molecules are formed during this oxidation.
  4. ATP is used for various vital body processes and also for maintaining the body temperature to constancy.
  5. Since energy is stored in the form of ATP it is called an energy currency of the cell.

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