Most Cells Use a Tremendous Amount of ATP

question 32

Multiple Choice

Most cells use a tremendous amount of ATP,

• A)so our bodies therefore produce and maintain a huge amount of ATP in storage.
• B)but only a little ATP is needed because it is an enzyme and does not participate in a reaction.
• C)but the amount of stored ATP is not great because our body constantly generates ATP from ADP + P.
• D)mainly because ATP is not very efficient as an energy currency.
• E)but only for chemical work; transport and mechanical work must use transport and mechanical molecules.

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