ATP Cycle Review

Front

What is the primary macromolecule that cells break down first to obtain ATP?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What happens to ATP to release energy for cellular processes?

Back

A phosphate group is removed.

Front

How is energy stored in the ATP/ADP cycle?

Back

By the addition of a phosphate group.

Front

What is produced when ATP loses a phosphate group?

Back

ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate)

Front

Which bonds must be broken to convert ATP to ADP?

Back

The bonds between the 2nd and 3rd phosphate groups.

Front

What is ATP?

Back

Adenosine Triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

Front

What role do carbohydrates play in ATP production?

Back

They are the first macromolecule broken down for energy.

Front

What is the significance of the phosphate groups in ATP?

Back

They store and release energy when added or removed.

Front

What is the process of adding a phosphate group to ADP called?

Back

Phosphorylation.

Front

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

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ATP has three phosphate groups, while ADP has two.