ATP Flashcard

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What is recycled during the ATP-ADP cycle?

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Phosphate

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How is energy released from ATP?

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When a phosphate group is removed.

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What is the primary function of ATP in living organisms?

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Provides energy for cells.

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What are the main components of an ATP molecule?

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Adenine, ribose, and phosphate groups.

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Which structures make up the ADP molecule?

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Adenine, ribose, and two phosphate groups.

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What does ATP stand for?

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Adenosine triphosphate.

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What is the role of ribose in ATP?

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Ribose is the sugar component that forms part of the ATP structure.

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What happens to ATP when it releases energy?

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It is converted to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and a free phosphate.

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Why is ATP often referred to as the energy currency of the cell?

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Because it is used to transfer energy within cells for various biochemical processes.

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What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.