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59. The chemical energy currency synthesized inside mitochondria via the process of oxidative phosphorylation is

A. Adenosine diphosphate
B. Adenosine triphosphate
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C. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
D. Guanosine triphosphate

📝 Explanation

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell because they regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

📖 Additional Information

  • Adenosine diphosphate
  • Adenosine triphosphate
  • Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
  • Guanosine triphosphate

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell because they regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

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