Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
A. ATP
B. Lactic acid
C. Phosphocreatine
D. Pyruvic acid
E. ADP
A. The main energy currency for cells
B. A three-carbon acid formed during anaerobic cell metabolism; accumulation of this compound contributes to muscle fatigue
C. High-energy compound that can be used to re-form adenosine triphosphate
D. A three-carbon compound formed during glucose metabolism; also called pyruvate
E. A breakdown product of adenosine triphosphate that contains two phosphates
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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