ADP vs ATP

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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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What particle is released to provide the energy spark from the ATP molecule?

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Phosphate.

Front

What are the parts of the ATP molecule?

Back

Adenine, ribose, phosphate groups.

Front

Which of the following results in the storage of energy in terms of the ATP/ADP cycle?

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The addition of a phosphate group.

Front

Where is the energy stored in ATP molecules?

Back

In the phosphate bonds.

Front

What does ADP stand for?

Back

Adenosine diphosphate.

Front

How is ATP converted to ADP?

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By the removal of a phosphate group.

Front

What is the role of phosphate groups in ATP?

Back

They store and release energy when bonds are broken or formed.

Front

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.

Front

In which cellular process is ATP primarily produced?

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Cellular respiration.