Where Does Human Body Get Inorganic Phosphate for ATP Cycle?

Thread starter prime-factor
Start date Feb 20, 2009

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The human body obtains inorganic phosphate primarily from dietary sources, as it is present in nucleic acids found in plants, animals, and fungi. These organisms serve as a source of phosphate groups, which are essential for the ATP cycle. While the body can also produce some phosphate through metabolic processes, the majority is derived from the consumption of food. This highlights the importance of a balanced diet in providing the necessary inorganic phosphate for cellular functions and energy production.

Feb 20, 2009

prime-factor

Where does the human body get the inorganic phosphate needed to carry out the ATP cycle. Is it derived from food, chemical reactions or does our body produce it?.

Thank you in Advance.

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Feb 20, 2009

JonMoulton

We eat other organisms -- plants, animals, fungi. All of these contain nucleic acids, which contain phosphate groups.

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