<P> One central coenzyme is adenosine triphosphate ( ATP ) , the universal energy currency of cells . This nucleotide is used to transfer chemical energy between different chemical reactions . There is only a small amount of ATP in cells , but as it is continuously regenerated , the human body can use about its own weight in ATP per day . ATP acts as a bridge between catabolism and anabolism . Catabolism breaks down molecules , and anabolism puts them together . Catabolic reactions generate ATP , and anabolic reactions consume it . It also serves as a carrier of phosphate groups in phosphorylation reactions . </P>
what is the name of the form of chemical energy in the body that can be used by all cells
adenosine triphosphate ( ATP )