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The A in Atp is for Adenosine that IS one of the nucleotide bases: in special instances Gtp and Utp are also used.
The other moiety involved is the phosphate moiety PO4, which is a Phosphate atom surrounded by a largely electro-negative electron cloud. It is also known as 'inorganic Phosphate' - or Pi.
A + Pi = Adenosine mono phosphate,
A + PiPi = Adenosine di phosphate,
A + PiPiPi = Adenosine tri phosphate.
Getting back to that cloud formed by the near proximity of all those [mostly] negatively charged Oxygen atoms, recall that like charges repel each other. Bring a Pi to an Amp and, because of those repulsions, it takes considerable energy to make the chemical bond and form Adp {A + PiPi}. To bring in ANOTHER Pi to bond and form Atp {A + PiPiPi} takes an even more considerable amount of energy - stored in the chemical bonds - to complete this reaction.
These reactions are all enzymatically controlled, as they are enzymatically reversible: Atp = Adp + Pi + chemical energy. Also, Adp = Amp + Pi +energy (En); also Atp = Amp + PiPi + En.
Atp is also found as Amp and Adp; Adenosine mono phosphate and Adenosine di phosphate.
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Is active transport ATP dependent?
Active transportation need energy.That energy is given by ATP.
How do ATP store and release energy?
ATP or adenosine triphosphate stores and releases energy by adding or breaking off one of the phosphate molecules on its tail. When a phosphate molecule breaks off of ATP it releases energy. Likewise, if an ADP (a ATP with one lose phosphate group than ATP) gains a phosphate group, energy is stored.
How does adenosine triphosphate carry energy?
The energy in ATP is stored in the bonds between the phosphate groups. To release energy ATP breaks off one of the phosphate groups, which makes it ATP.
What happens when phosphates are broken off of ATP?
When a phosphate group is removed from ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a nucleotide known as ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is formed.
What is end product of Krebs cycle?
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) molecules are given off as waste gas in the Krebs cycle.
When ATP breaks into ADP is energy given off?
yes
Is active transport ATP dependent?
Active transportation need energy.That energy is given by ATP.
How do ATP store and release energy?
ATP or adenosine triphosphate stores and releases energy by adding or breaking off one of the phosphate molecules on its tail. When a phosphate molecule breaks off of ATP it releases energy. Likewise, if an ADP (a ATP with one lose phosphate group than ATP) gains a phosphate group, energy is stored.
A high energy bond in ATP is formed when ATP is hydrolzed to ADP and one phosphate group?
A "high-energy bond" in ATP releases a large amount of energy when the phosphate group is split off during hydrolysis.
Is ATP given off?
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What is given off when ATP converts to ADP?
One phosphate group.
Energy is released from an ATP molecule when which mlecule pops off?
H2o
How does adenosine triphosphate carry energy?
The energy in ATP is stored in the bonds between the phosphate groups. To release energy ATP breaks off one of the phosphate groups, which makes it ATP.
What is formed when one phosphate is given up by ATP in order to release energy?
ADP
Is energy given or taken off with electrons?
It is given off
What happens when phosphates are broken off of ATP?
When a phosphate group is removed from ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a nucleotide known as ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is formed.
What is end product of Krebs cycle?
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) molecules are given off as waste gas in the Krebs cycle.
