ATP is important to cellular processes because it

A. releases oxygen when high-energy phosphate bonds are broken.
B. provides energy for cellular work when the terminal, high-energy bond is broken.
C. is a by-product of all catabolic reactions.
D. is formed by muscles contracting or whenever cellular work occurs.


Answer: B

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