ATP - ADP Cycle Quick Check

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How does phosphate get into food?

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From P in the soil.

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Where do the phosphates in ATP come from?

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Food (glucose and other biomolecules).

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What does the term 'organic' mean in the context of food?

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Food products grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, GMOs, etc.

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Which molecule is correctly described as being organic?

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C₆H₁₂O₆, glucose.

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What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has more energy than ADP.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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A phosphate group is removed.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is ADP?

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Adenosine diphosphate, a lower-energy molecule than ATP.

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What role does ATP play in cellular processes?

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It provides energy for various cellular functions.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.