NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which organic molecule serves as the main source of energy for cells?
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amino acids
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glucose
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proteins
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starch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adenosine 5’-triphosphate, or ATP, is the most abundant energy carrier molecule in cells. This molecule is made of a nitrogen base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and muscles for later use.
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