AP Biology Final Review (Facts you missed) PPLau,Ph

Cellular Respiration: In cells, potential energy in the chemical bonds of food is transferred to the bonds of a substance called “adenosine triphosphate” (ATP). The potential energy of ATP is readily converted into kinetic energy to do work, such as electrical work (nerve impulse), transport work (heart, active pumps), chemical work, or mechanical work (muscle contraction). ................
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