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ATP is a high-energy molecule that stores and provides energy for many biochemical reactions in the body.
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Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP): This is what ATP becomes after it has given off its energy.
Phosphorylation: The process of adding a phosphate group to an ADP molecule to create ATP.
Mitochondria: The organelle in cells where ATP is primarily produced.