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figure 9-1 adenosine triphosphate (atp) all cells use a small molecule called atp to store and release energy. review what type of biological molecule is atp a carbohydrate, a protein, a lipid, or a nucleic acid?
Brief Explanations
ATP (adenosine tri - phosphate) is composed of an adenine base, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups. Nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides which have a nitrogen - containing base, a sugar, and a phosphate group. ATP is similar in structure to a nucleotide and is considered a nucleic - acid derivative.
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A nucleic acid