The Readily Usable Energy Currency of Cells Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The readily usable energy currency of cells is

• A) electricity.
• B) the electron transport system.
• C) ATP.
• D) CTP.
• E) the electron transport system AND CTP.

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Definitions:

Interstitial Fluid

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells within tissues, facilitating the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and other molecules between blood and cells.

Cardiac Muscle Fiber

Specialized muscle fibers found in the heart, characterized by their striations, intercalated discs, and ability to contract rhythmically.

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged ions (Cl-) that are an essential component of bodily fluids and play key roles in fluid balance and transmission of nerve impulses.

Osmosis

The spontaneous passage of water or other solvents through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to one of higher concentration.