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L e a r n i n g Outco m es

ATP

Proteins

CO2 + H2O

ADP

Amino acids

Free energy

Glucose

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Figure 14.7 Schematic representation of ATP synthesis and coupled reactions in living systems. The conversion
of glucose to carbon dioxide and water during metabolism releases free energy. The released free energy is used
to convert ADP to ATP. The ATP molecules are then used as an energy source to drive unfavorable reactio