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Title: In order to use the energy stored in sugars, what must the cells must first transfer it to? How does ...
Post by: J2Thurst on Feb 12, 2018
In order to use the energy stored in sugars, what must the cells must first transfer it to? How does the energy transfer occur?
 
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Title: In order to use the energy stored in sugars, what must the cells must first transfer it to? How does ...
Post by: Barrca on Feb 12, 2018
Cell must first transfer the energy to molecules(ATP in particular) that participate in energy-requiring reactions. The energy transfer occurs when cells break the bonds of a sugar's carbon backbone. Energy released as those bonds are broken drives ATP synthesis.