ATP Review

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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 is the role of phosphate in ATP?

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Phosphate groups in ATP store and release energy when they are added or removed.

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What does ADP stand for?

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ADP stands for Adenosine Diphosphate, which is ATP with one less phosphate group.

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How is energy released from ATP?

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Energy is released from ATP when a phosphate group is removed.

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What is the ATP/ADP cycle?

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The ATP/ADP cycle is the process of converting ATP to ADP and back, involving the addition and removal of phosphate groups.

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Why is ADP compared to a battery in need of recharging?

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ADP can be recharged to form ATP by adding a phosphate group, similar to recharging a battery.

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What is the primary function of ATP in living organisms?

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The primary function of ATP is to provide energy for cellular processes.

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What happens during the addition of a phosphate group to ADP?

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The addition of a phosphate group to ADP converts it back to ATP, storing energy.

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What is the significance of the bond between the second and third phosphate groups in ATP?

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The bond between the second and third phosphate groups in ATP is high-energy; breaking this bond releases energy.

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What is ribose in the context of ATP?

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Ribose is a sugar molecule that is part of the ATP structure, along with adenine and phosphate groups.