ATP

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What does the 'TP' in ATP stand for?

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tri (3) phosphates

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Where does the energy to make ATP come from?

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Carbohydrate

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Where does food store chemical energy?

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In the bonds

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Which bond of the ATP molecule is broken in order to release energy?

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A

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Which carbon based molecule is least likely to be broken down for ATP?

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Protein

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What role do carbohydrates play in ATP production?

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They provide the energy needed to synthesize ATP.

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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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How is energy released from ATP?

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By breaking the high-energy bond between the second and third phosphate groups.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP is essential for energy transfer in biochemical reactions.