ATP Review

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, used for various cellular processes.

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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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The primary function of ATP is to provide energy for cellular activities, including muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and biosynthesis.

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Which organisms produce ATP through cellular respiration?

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Both plants and animals produce ATP through cellular respiration.

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What are the three main components of an ATP molecule?

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The three main components of an ATP molecule are adenine, ribose (a sugar), and three phosphate groups.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for manufacturing ATP through the process of cellular respiration.

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What happens during the ATP/ADP cycle?

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During the ATP/ADP cycle, ATP is converted to ADP and a phosphate group, releasing energy, and ADP can be converted back to ATP by adding a phosphate group, storing energy.

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What is the significance of the phosphate groups in ATP?

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The phosphate groups in ATP store potential energy in their bonds, which is released when the bonds are broken.

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What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) has three phosphate groups, while ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) has two phosphate groups.

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How do plants produce ATP?

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Plants produce ATP through photosynthesis in chloroplasts and through cellular respiration in mitochondria.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.