Through catabolic metabolism, carbohydrate is converted into the energy currency of ATP, it is the principal carrier of energy for all forms of life. ATP is estimated to provide 95% for all cellular energy throughout the body. It becomes immediately apparent that ATP must be constantly and effectively synthesized to provide a continuous supply of energy.
A través del metabolismo catabólico, los carbohidratos se convierten en ATP (trifosfato de adenosina), portador de energía básica para todas las formas de vida. Se estima que el ATP proporciona al organismo un 95% de toda la energía celular.