ATP Quiz

What does ATP stand for?

• Adenosine Tetraphosphate

• Adenosine Triphosphate

• Adenosine Monophosphate

• Adenosine Pentaphosphate

Which biomolecule category does ATP belong to?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

How many phosphates does ATP have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which process can generate ATP without the involvement of oxygen?

• Fermentation

• Aerobic Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Anaerobic Respiration

What happens to ATP when it is hydrolyzed?

• It becomes more stable

• It loses its second phosphate

• It gains energy

• It becomes ADP

What is the role of ATP in active transport?

• It moves molecules against the concentration gradient

• It moves molecules from high to low concentration

• It breaks down glucose to make ATP

• It assists in muscle contraction

What happens when a protein is phosphorylated?

• It becomes less reactive and stable

• It releases free energy

• It moves molecules through passive transport

• It assists in cell signaling

What is the purpose of the ATP cycle?

• To generate glucose

• To provide energy for cell signaling

• To regenerate ATP

• To break down ADP

What is the function of ATP in cell signaling?

• To move molecules against the concentration gradient

• To generate energy for active transport

• To assist in muscle contraction

• To communicate between cells

What is the main role of ATP in cellular processes?

• To break down glucose

• To build proteins

• To store genetic information

• To provide energy