Proteins make up approximately 55% of the dry mass of a human cell. They perform an uncountable number of tasks that help keep an organism alive. Because of this, proteins are often called the cellular machinery or the muscle of the cell. Calling them the muscle of the cell is kind of funny, as they … Continue reading The Fundamentals of the Protein Molecule
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What is ATP?
ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate and is simply described as the “energy currency” of the cell. This very large molecule is used for cellular activities that require energy and is used by every organism. ATP is what we call a nucleotide, which is made up of a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a sugar. … Continue reading What is ATP?
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