Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
ATP as universal energy currency
What ATP as universal energy currency means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Hydrolysis of its terminal phosphoanhydride bond releases energy in a single rapid step, providing an immediate supply for biological processes.
Topics that use ATP as universal energy currency
- Topic 5: On the Wild Side (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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