ATP Cycle

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What are the three main components of an ATP molecule?

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Adenine, ribose, and phosphate groups.

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What happens to ATP when it loses a phosphate group?

Back

Energy is released for cellular processes.

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What is the primary process through which ATP is produced in cells?

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Respiration.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Front

How is energy stored in the ATP/ADP cycle?

Back

By the addition of a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP.

Front

What role does ATP play in cellular functions?

Back

It provides energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the chemical formula for ATP?

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C10H16N5O13P3.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Front

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.

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What is the significance of the phosphate bonds in ATP?

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They store potential energy that can be released for cellular work.

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What is the process called when ATP is converted to ADP?

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Hydrolysis.

Front

What type of energy is released when ATP is hydrolyzed?

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Chemical energy.

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