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ATP ([[Adenosine|adenosine]] triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the [[Mitochondria|Mitochondria]] of a cell, in a process called oxidative phosphorylation, in what is called the [[Electron transfer chain|electron transfer chain]]. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in [[Glycolysis|glycolysis]], where glucose is converted to pyruvate. | ATP ([[Adenosine|adenosine]] triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the [[Mitochondria|Mitochondria]] of a [[cell|cell]], in a process called oxi[[oxidative phosphorylation|dative phosphorylation]], in what is called the [[Electron transfer chain|electron transfer chain]]. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in [[Glycolysis|glycolysis]], where [[glucose|glucose]] is converted to [[pyruvate|pyruvate]]. | ||
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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the Mitochondria of a cell, in a process called oxidative phosphorylation, in what is called the electron transfer chain. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in glycolysis, where glucose is converted to pyruvate.