Starch and ATP can both be described as molecules that store energy. Compare and contrast starch and ATP in terms of storing energy and supplying energy for a cell’s work

Most of a cell’s functions cannot use energy directly from the food we eat. Describe how the energy from food can be transferred to forms your cells can use.

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Starch and ATP can both be described as molecules that store energy. Compare and contrast starch and ATP in terms of storing energy and supplying energy for a cell’s work


Most of a cell’s functions cannot use energy directly from the food we eat. Describe how the energy from food can be transferred to forms your cells can use.

anonymous · Answer

it is called cellular respiration

abb0t · Answer

Well, starch is used as energy storage.

abb0t · Answer

The source for this energy storage can be found in their 1'$\rightarrow$5'-glycosidic linkage.

abb0t · Answer

If you're not familiar with biochemistry, then ignore the last part about the linkage.