ATP Cycle

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

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Provides energy for cells.

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Energy is released from ATP when _______________________.

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A phosphate group is removed.

Front

How much energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next?

Back

10%.

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What are the parts of the ATP molecule?

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Adenine, ribose, phosphate groups.

Front

What is the process through which the majority of ATP is produced?

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Respiration.

Front

What does ATP stand for?

Back

Adenosine triphosphate.

Front

What role does ATP play in cellular processes?

Back

ATP acts as the primary energy carrier in cells.

Front

What happens to ATP during cellular respiration?

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ATP is produced from ADP and phosphate through energy release.

Front

What is the significance of the phosphate groups in ATP?

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Phosphate groups store and release energy when bonds are broken.

Front

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.