The basic fuel of muscle contraction is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP provides the energy required for muscle fibers to contract and relax during physical activity. When muscles contract, ATP is broken down into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, releasing energy that powers the contraction process. Additionally, muscles can utilize creatine phosphate and glucose through anaerobic and aerobic processes to regenerate ATP during sustained activity.
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