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Which body system processes food into a useable source of energy?

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Glucose, found in the food animals eat, is broken down during the process of cellular respiration into an energy source called ATP. When excess ATP and glucose are present, the liver converts them into a molecule called glycogen, which is stored for later use.

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The digestive system processes food into a usable source of energy.
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