ATP/ADP

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells.

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What is ADP?

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ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) is a molecule that results when ATP loses one phosphate group, and it can be converted back to ATP.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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Energy is released when the bond between the second and third phosphate groups in ATP is broken.

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What role do carbohydrates play in ATP production?

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Carbohydrates are broken down during cellular respiration to provide the energy needed to regenerate ATP from ADP.

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What is the structure of ATP?

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ATP consists of an adenine base, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.

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What is the significance of phosphate bonds in ATP?

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The phosphate bonds in ATP store potential energy that can be used for cellular processes.

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What happens to ADP after it is formed?

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ADP can be converted back into ATP by adding a phosphate group through a process called phosphorylation.

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Which part of the ATP molecule is involved in energy transfer?

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The phosphate groups are involved in energy transfer.

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What is phosphorylation?

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Phosphorylation is the process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule, such as ADP to form ATP.

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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 phosphate groups.