ATP cycle

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What is the full name of ATP?

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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What are the three main components of ATP?

Back

Adenine, Ribose, and three Phosphate groups

Front

What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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To provide energy for cellular processes.

Front

What happens when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?

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ATP is converted to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) and energy is released.

Front

What is the significance of the high-energy bonds in ATP?

Back

They store energy that can be used for cellular work.

Front

Which bond in ATP is typically broken to release energy?

Back

The bond between the second and third phosphate groups.

Front

What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

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ATP provides the energy required for muscle fibers to contract.

Front

How is ATP regenerated in the cell?

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Through cellular respiration and the phosphorylation of ADP.

Front

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.

Front

What is the process called that generates ATP in cells?

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Phosphorylation.