ATP

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What does ATP stand for?

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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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 (5-carbon sugar), and three phosphate groups.

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What happens when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?

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Energy is released for cellular processes.

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What is the ATP/ADP cycle?

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The process of converting ATP to ADP by releasing energy and then regenerating ATP by adding a phosphate group.

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Which bond in ATP is broken to release energy?

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The bond between the second and third phosphate groups.

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Where does the energy to regenerate ATP primarily come from?

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Carbohydrates.

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What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

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ATP provides the energy needed for muscle fibers to contract.

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How is ATP synthesized in cells?

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Through cellular respiration, primarily in the mitochondria.

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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.