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A glucose molecule can store much more energy than a molecule of ATP. Through cellular respiration, the energy stored in glucose is transferred to ATP molecules. ATP molecules then travel to the locations in the cell that need the energy.
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∙ 11y agoATP is more efficient for cells to keep only a small supply of Glucose on hand because a single of molecule of the ATP stores more than 1000 times the chemical energy of a molecule of ATP.
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∙ 13y agoglucose.
90 times more energy in each molecule to be exact.
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∙ 12y agoATP stores its energy in the three phosphate bonds. These bonds are very strong. When each bond is broken they release tons of energy that can be used as fuel for a cell.
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∙ 10y agocool story bro
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∙ 14y agocarbon dioxide=]
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What stores more potential energy one molecule of glucose or two molecules of pyruvic acid explain?
One molecule of glucose, because 2 ATPs are formed when glucose is broken down to pyruvic acid.
What are the Principal sources of blood glucose?
Glucose is a molecule which helps to provide energy in our bodies. The main source of glucose are foods that contain proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Explain why an initial investment of ATP is required for the prepatory steps of glycolysis?
In the first stage of glycolysis, there is an initial investment of ATP energy in breaking down a molecule of glucose. The phosphate from this ATP molecule (which later catabolizes to ADP) is transferred to the 6th carbon atom in the glucose molecule. Therefore, the initial investment of energy in glucose creates glucose-6-phosphate. What is so significant about glucose-6-phosphate? The phosphorylation of glucose makes it more reactive. Or you could think of it like this: What is the whole point of cellular respiration? It's to break down complex organic material to create energy, right? So a complex molecule, glucose for example, is difficult to break down in the first step. By energizing this glucose molecule, you are breaking the bonds. This breaking of bonds ultimately spurts the whole catabolysis reaction.
Why do fatty acids contain more energy than sugar?
They have more bonds, the more bonds a molecule has the more energy is released when the molecule is broken down, which is also why saturated fats have more energy than unsaturated fats or sugars
Is glucose a biomolecule?
"Well.......... its the answer!" isn't correct glucose is a carbohydrate. 2a2e77f3-e93a-4b8e-8977-96cda699fdcc 1.03.01
Which molecule stores more than 90 times the energy in ATP?
Glucose
What stores more potential energy one molecule of glucose or two molecules of pyruvic acid explain?
One molecule of glucose, because 2 ATPs are formed when glucose is broken down to pyruvic acid.
Why is it efficent for cells to keep only small supply of ATP on hand?
A single molecule energy of the sugar glucose stores more than 90 times the chemical energy of a molecule of ATP.
Why is it efficient for cell to keep only small supply of ATP on hand?
A single molecule energy of the sugar glucose stores more than 90 times the chemical energy of a molecule of ATP.
Does a molecule of starch have more stored energy than a glucose molecule and why?
yes - starch is a larger molecule (with more bonds holding atoms together, so it has more energy) because it is a polymer of glucose. Glucose is one ring of carbons and starch is a chain of these.
Why does glucose contain more energy than carbon dioxide?
Glucose is a larger molecule that has many high energy bonds which store energy. ATP is a simple small molecule that contains only 1 high energy bonds. This is why one glucose molecule will create several ATP molecules.
Which compound provides energy to the cell?
Glucose is more efficient for cells to keep only a small supply of ATP on hand because a single of molecule of the sugar glucose stores more than 90 times the chemical energy of a molecule of ATP.
Cells use to get energy only when carbohydrate's are not available?
lIPIDS
During respiration the energy within the bonds of a glucose molecule is released in small amounts in a step by step enzyme controlled reaction in this process the energy released is used to?
synthesis more glucose
What happens when chemical reactions break down glucose molecules into simpler substances and trap their stored energy in ATP?
It isn't. ATP is a considerably larger molecule than glucose. Although glucose is not literally broken down into ATP, the energy from the glucose molecule is transferred to ATP molecules. The energy in each ATP moelcule is much less than in a glucose molecule, and is a more convenient amount for the cell to use. Just think how a small denomination bill (£ or $) can be more convenient than a large one for small transactions.
What has more energy ATP or sugar?
One molecule of glucose yields ~ 38 ATP, so sugar has much more energy tied up in its bonds than one ATP.
Does glucose store energy?
After the energy from sunlight, glucose is probably the most important molecule on earth. In photosynthesis, energy from sunlight is converted into chemical energy stored in the chemical bonds of glucose. But sunlight remains the ultimate source of energy for almost all species on the earth.
