ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate, which is a molecule that carries energy within cells. It is considered the "energy currency" of the cell as it provides the energy needed for various cellular processes such as muscle contraction, metabolism, and protein synthesis. ATP is made up of adenosine (a nitrogen-containing base), a sugar called ribose, and three phosphate groups. The energy in ATP is stored in the high-energy bonds between the phosphate groups, which can be broken down through hydrolysis to release energy.
