1. From the break down of glucose the energy is released and stored up in a special compound known as ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).
2. It is a small parcel of chemical energy. The energy currency of these cells is ATP an energy rich compound that is capable of supplying energy whenever needed within the cell.
3. Each ATP molecule gives 7200 calories of energy. This energy is stored in the form of phosphate bonds.
4. If the bond is broken, the stored energy is released.
