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Because Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the engergy source each cell uses to carry out their functions.

So think of a cell like a rechargeable battery flashlight. In order for the light to work, it needs power from the battery. So the cell (lightbult) functions by the ATP (battery) it creates via Cellular Respiration or Glycolysis (Creating ATP without oxygen. lactic acid is the byproduct)

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