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What requires ATP?

Processes that require ATP include muscle contraction, active transport across cell membranes, DNA replication, and protein synthesis. ATP is the primary energy source for cellular activities due to its ability to store and release energy quickly.


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.


How do cells store and use energy with ATP and ADP molecules?

ATP is adenosine triphosphate, and there are high-energy bonds between the phosphate bonds. ATP has three phosphates branching off of the adenosine in one triphosphate arm. To tap into the energy in ATP cells simply have to break the bonds using enzymes. After the ATP is broken down it will be turned into ADP (adenosin diphosphate)+phosphate, with no bond between the diphosphate and the leftover phosphate.