ATP


	ATP
	Causes Advantages Energy is released quickly from hydrolysis Energy is released in small amounts (30.6KJ) - Can safely be released at once 'Universal Energy Currency' of the cell - Source of energy in reactions in all living things.	Effects Roles Used in : Many anabolic reactions eg DNA and Protein Synthesis Active Transport Muscle Contraction Nerve Impulse Contraction
	Overall summary Made of 3 Phosphate Groups, Ribose Sugar and Adenine Base.

Advantages
Energy is released quickly from hydrolysis
Energy is released in small amounts (30.6KJ) - Can safely be released at once
'Universal Energy Currency' of the cell - Source of energy in reactions in all living things.

Made of 3 Phosphate Groups, Ribose Sugar and Adenine Base.

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