WAEC Biology 1992 Question 11

Question 11

Respiration

In cellular respiration, energy is stored in the from of

  1. A.adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
  2. B.adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
  3. C.adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
  4. D.heat energy
  5. E.electrical energy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (adenosine triphosphate (ATP))

Explanation

Energy released in respiration is stored in ATP, which the cell uses when it needs energy.