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ATP required for synthesis of cellular macromolecules.
| Macromolecule | ATP requirement (mmol g−1) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36.5 |
| RNA | 14.6 |
| DNA | 18.0 |
| Lipid | 1.5 |
| Polysaccharide (glycogen) | 12.4 |
Calculated from Stouthamer (1973) for growth with glucose, amino acids, and nucleic acid bases, excluding ATP for mRNA turnover and solute transport.
