atp-adp cycle

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What does ATP stand for?

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Adenosine triphosphate

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What does ADP stand for?

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Adenosine diphosphate

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Which energy molecule is produced when ATP loses a phosphate group?

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ADP

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Which energy molecule is diagrammed here? (ATP or ADP)

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ATP

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Where does the energy for ATP come from?

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Carbohydrates

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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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To provide energy for cellular processes.

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What is the structure of ATP composed of?

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A ribose sugar, adenine base, and three phosphate groups.

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What happens to ATP during cellular respiration?

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It is converted to ADP and inorganic phosphate, releasing energy.

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How is ATP regenerated from ADP?

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By adding a phosphate group through cellular respiration.

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What role do enzymes play in the ATP-ADP cycle?

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Enzymes facilitate the reactions that convert ATP to ADP and vice versa.