Question

Which one of the following is known as energy currency of cell?

• A. Adenosine diphosphate
• B. Pyruvate
• C. Adenosine triphosphate
• D. Glucose

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is known as the energy currency of the cell. There are three phosphate bonds which store a large amount of energy. When these bonds are broken down, the energy is released. The energy is used to carry out biochemical reactions in the cell.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.