Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Microbial Metabolism - Clinical Case: More Than a Sweet Tooth - Question - Page 112: 1

Answer

ATP breaks into ADP and inorganic phosphate. When this happens, energy is released. ATP is required by organisms because it transports the energy that is necessary for all cellular metabolic activities.

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ATP breaks into ADP and inorganic phosphate. When this happens, energy is released. ATP is required by organisms because it transports the energy that is necessary for all cellular metabolic activities.
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