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> ATP stores its energy in the in the bonds between
> the 2nd and 3rd phosphate group in the chain.
No, energy is not stored in bonds. (This is a popular misconception.) The energy is actually released when other molecules are created that have stronger bonds. More details:
Why does the misconception exist? This appears to be related to earlier instruction, perhaps in Biology classes, where molecules, such as carbohydrates, are described as a "source of energy," and ATP (adenosine triphosphate) "has strong bonds that store needed energy." While this is not strictly incorrect, it gives rise to misleading concepts. The complete picture is insufficiently emphasized and overlooked by many students.
What is the correct picture? Stable chemical bonds release energy as they form, and bond formation thermodynamically happens spontaneously. However, formation reactions often do require energy of activation to rearrange bonds and get reactions over activation barriers (which usually involves breaking bonds first before forming new ones). Stable bond formation is always exoergic.
Why do chemical bonds appear to "store" energy? They certainly "contain" energy, but energy must be added to get any energy out. Where can the energy for breaking bonds come from -- only when stronger bonds are formed instead? This is the true driving energy for biochemistry, where cellular respiration provides energy by forming the strong oxygen bonds in carbon dioxide and water, breaking the weaker bonds in carbohydrates and sugars. In photosynthesis, energy from the sun is used to break the CO2 and H2O bonds (overall), and the fairly strong O2 bond is formed as well. The larger the difference between the bond energies of the formed products (CO2 and H2O) and the reactants, the more energy is available. So, in fact, more energy is "available" when the weakest bonds are broken in favor of the stronger bonds being formed. ATP provides energy when it transfers phosphate moieties to more strongly bonded glucose or fructose phosphates.
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Function of ATP?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells. It provides energy for cellular processes such as muscle contraction, active transport of molecules across cell membranes, and synthesis of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids. When ATP is broken down into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate, energy is released for these cellular activities.
Compare and contrast ATP and ADP?
The purpose of ATP is to store energy. ATP stands for adenosine tri-phosphate, and the energy is mostly stored in the third phosphate bond. ATP is used by cells 24/7 as a form of energy. The purpose of ADP is to have to potential to store energy. ADP stands for adenosine di-phosphate, and when another phosphate is added onto the molecule it is called ATP and will store energy. When ATP releases energy the third phosphate comes off and it becomes ADP.
What form does cells store their energy?
Cells store their energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is a molecule that serves as the primary energy carrier in cells. ATP is produced during cellular respiration and is used to power various cellular processes and provide energy for the cell's functions.
Mitochondria store the energy released when they burn glucose as what?
Mitochondria store energy released as ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules during the process of cellular respiration. ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell and is used for various cellular activities.
Do cells use ATP to transfer or store energy?
There is a high-energy bond between ADP and P where energy has been stored. When the end phosphate group is detached from the ATP, leaving the original ADP, the energy in the bond can be used to power some other reaction in the cell. In this manner, ATP becomes the means of storing and transferring units of energy released in cell respiration.
What does ATP store?
ATP stores energy.
Where does ATP store energy?
ATP also known as Energy is stored in the Mitochondria.
What provides the cell with energy in form of ATP?
Mitochondria provides the ATP for cell.It oxidize glucose and store energy in ATP.
What is ATP and activity within the cells?
Atp store energy in its bonds. Thenit release energy when neede,
What does ATP temporarily store in a cell?
Energy .
In what form of energy do plants store?
ATP
Can you store ATP?
ATP is a chemical substance that the cell uses to store energy. It stores energy in its bonds. It can be recharged during cellular respiration after it has been used.
Why is mitochondria known as store house of energy?
atp
Where does ATP store it's energy?
In its phosphate bonds.
What is one way that ATP is used in cells?
Glucose is taken up by mitochondria and used to make ATP
Function of ATP?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells. It provides energy for cellular processes such as muscle contraction, active transport of molecules across cell membranes, and synthesis of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids. When ATP is broken down into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate, energy is released for these cellular activities.
Do nucleotides store energy?
Nucleotides themselves do not store energy, but the bonds between nucleotides in molecules like ATP (adenosine triphosphate) can store and transfer energy within cells. ATP is known as the energy currency of cells and is used to power various cellular processes.
