ATP and Energy

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells.

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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 the cell?

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To provide energy for various cellular processes.

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What happens when ATP is broken down?

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Energy is released for cellular activities.

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What is ADP?

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ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) is the molecule formed when ATP loses one phosphate group.

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How many phosphate groups are in ATP?

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Three phosphate groups.

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What is the role of mitochondria in energy production?

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Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the process of converting ADP back to ATP called?

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Phosphorylation.

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What is the significance of the phosphate bond in ATP?

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The bond between the second and third phosphate groups is high-energy and its breaking releases energy.

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What is the nitrogenous base in ATP?

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Adenine.