ATP Practice

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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 cells?

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Provides energy for cellular processes.

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What are the components of an ATP molecule?

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Adenosine and three phosphate groups.

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What happens when ATP is converted to ADP?

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One phosphate group is removed, releasing energy.

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What is ADP?

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Adenosine Diphosphate, which has two phosphate groups.

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Where does the energy in ATP come from?

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The breakdown of carbohydrates.

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What is the role of water in ATP metabolism?

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Water helps in the hydrolysis of ATP, removing a phosphate group.

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What is the significance of the 'tri' in ATP?

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It indicates that there are three phosphate groups.

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How do cells regenerate ATP?

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By adding a phosphate group back to ADP.

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What type of biomolecule is ATP classified as?

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Nucleotide.