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question 12 which statement best describes the function of the atp mole…

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question 12
which statement best describes the function of the atp molecule?
a molecule which converts chemical energy
a molecule which uses chemical energy
a molecule which absorbs chemical energy
a molecule which carries chemical energy

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

ATP (adenosine - triphosphate) is known as the energy - currency of the cell. It stores and transfers chemical energy within cells for metabolism. It doesn't primarily convert, use, or absorb chemical energy in the ways described in the other options. It carries chemical energy in its high - energy phosphate bonds.

Answer:

a molecule which carries chemical energy