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State the function of ATP.

ATP is an acronym of Adenosine Tri Phosphate. It is formed by the addition of 3 phosphate groups to adenosine (adenine+ pentose sugar). It is a highly energetic compound and thus is used to save energy in the chemical form. Thus it is called the energy currency of the cell.

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