Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 2 - The Chemical Level of Organization - Figure 2.25 - Page 55: 1

Answer

ATP is the major energy source of the body. Chemical rupture of its high energy bonds releases much energy that is used in many vital cellular processes such as the following examples: 1.Muscular contractions 2. Active transport across cell membranes 3. Intracellular and extracellular cell signalling 4.Assembly of cytoskeletal ekements--flagella,chromosomes 5. Movement of chromosomes in mitosis and meiosis. 6. Synthesis of large molecules including DNA and RNA

Work Step by Step

One of the most important function of STP is to supply the energy used in anabolic processes.
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