ATP, glycolysis, the link reaction, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, anaerobic respiration and respiratory substrates.
ATP and the need for respiration
ATP is the universal energy currency: hydrolysis of ATP to ADP + Pi releases ~30.5 kJ/mol for cellular work. It is small, soluble, and releases energy in usable amounts. Respiration transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP.
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