Cells do not use the energy from oxidation reactions as soon as it is released. Instead, they convert it into small, energy-rich molecules such as ATP and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), which can be used throughout the cell to power metabolism and construct new cellular components.
Another difference is that deer antlers are branched and antelope horns are not. Antelopes belong to family Bovidae (as do sheep, goat and cattle), while deer belong to family Cervidae. Both are even-toed ungulates (hoofed animals) and ruminant mammals.
There are around 91 species of antelopes that are native to Africa. In the following passages, we shall concentrate on the large antelope species of Africa and learn a bit about these majestic creatures. This is a handsome antelope that looks like a horse. It has a fawn gray color and pale belly.