ATP is the energy coin of the cell. The hydrolysis of ATP releases energy which is used to carry out cellular functions.
The cells use the cycle to recycle ADP and phosphate.
The cross-bridge cycle of ATP involves its dephosphorylation, thereby producing Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi).
The ATP cycle involves an exothermic reaction (hydrolysis) that releases energy, which is used for the cells to carry out their metabolic functions (e.g., growth, differentiation, etc).
