ATP-ADP Cycle

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What is the full name of the molecule ATP?

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

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Provides energy for cells.

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What does the 'TP' in ATP stand for?

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Tri (3) phosphates.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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A phosphate group is removed.

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How is energy stored to produce ATP in the mitochondria?

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A phosphate group is added to ADP to store energy.

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What is ADP?

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Adenosine Diphosphate, a molecule that can be converted to ATP.

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What role do mitochondria play in ATP production?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell where ATP is produced.

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What is the significance of the phosphate groups in ATP?

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Phosphate groups store energy; their removal releases energy.

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What is the process of converting ADP to ATP called?

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Phosphorylation.

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What happens to ATP during cellular respiration?

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ATP is produced from ADP and phosphate through energy from glucose.