1. What is the body's energy currency?a. Adenosine triphosphateb. Calciumc. Amino acidsd. Triglycerides

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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1. What is the body's energy currency?
a. Adenosine triphosphate
b. Calcium
c. Amino acids
d. Triglycerides

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a. ATP- adenosine triphosphate is an organic compound and phosphate groups, adenine and sugar ribose are involved in its formation. The energy for the various biochemical molecules are provided by the ATP molecules. The mitochondria produce these molecules.

b. Calcium- it's considered to be the most important minerals of the human body. Its major contribution is to the physiology and biochemistry of the human cells.

c. Amino acids-they are the building blocks of protein.The carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen form these organic compounds.

d. Triglycerides- the most common type of fat in the body are triglycerides.They are responsible for storing the excess energy from the diet.