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Cells need energy to perform processes in order to sustain life. In plants, energy from the sun is needed for photosynthesis, a process which allows the plant to create glucose for food. Animals then get their energy from plants and other animals and convert this energy into ATP energy for processes like cellular respiration and protein synthesis. All these processes require energy and work together to keep the organism alive.
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∙ 6y agoCells need energy to perform processes in order to sustain life. In plants, energy from the sun is needed for photosynthesis, a process which allows the plant to create glucose for food. Animals then get their energy from plants and other animals and convert this energy into ATP energy for processes like cellular respiration and protein synthesis. All these processes require energy and work together to keep the organism alive.
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∙ 15y agoIf they dont have one they will die depends on the cell
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∙ 12y agoSimply because they have no way of storing energy for later use. They use what energy they get almost instantly, so it has to be constantly replaced.
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∙ 14y agoif they dont have 1 they will die
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∙ 13y agoa cell survives on energy
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∙ 13y agoso they can fly.....
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What nutrients do cells use?
to provide energy
Why living things need a continuous supply of energy?
All living things require a continual supply of energy in order to function. This energy is carried around our bodies within certain molecules, one of the best known being ATP*, which converts heat from the sun into a useable form for animals and plants.This ATP store is being constantly used and regenerated in cells via a process known as respiration, which is driven by natural catalysts called enzymes.
Which of the following statements about the role of ATP in cell metabolism is true?
The energy from the hydrolysis of ATP may be directly coupled to endergonic processes by the transfer of the phosphate group to another molecule. A key feature in the way cells manage their energy resources to do this work is energy coupling, the use of an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one. ATP is responsible for mediating most energy coupling in cells, and in most cases it acts as the immediate source of energy that powers cellular work.
Why do plant cells need to carry out respiration?
plant cells, like any other cell, need a continuous supply of enery to live. if a cell stop functioning it dies and eventually the whole plant or systems dies. plant cells can do both respiration and photosyntheis, whil animal cells can only do respiration, no photosynthesis.. :D
Why ATP is important to cell?
Sperm cells need ATP (AdenosineTriPhosphate) for the same reason any other cell does: it provides energy. Most sperm cells use energy mainly for locomotion (ie. for their flagellum).
Why must cells have continuous supply of energy?
If they dont have one they will die depends on the cell
Why do animals need a continuous supply of oxygen?
Animals need a continuous supply of oxygen because it obtains energy from their food. To acquire such energy from food, cells in animals require a steady supply of ATP in order to function. To produce this ATP, cellular respiration requires oxygen. Without ATP, cells and the organism will die so therefore, animals need a continuous supply of oxygen to survive.
Why do all human cells require a continuous supply of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide?
They need it for mitochondria, which supplies ATP to be used as energy source.
Do carbohydrates supply energy and fiber in plant cells?
They supply energy but not fibre.
Do vitamins supply energy to cells?
no, they don't. the energy for the cells comes from the ATP.
What do single sugars supply to cells?
ENERGY
What is an exergonic reaction?
Exergonic reactions indicate a negative change in Gibbs free energy, which in English means that the reactions are spontaneous and do not require addition of energy. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood and lungs is an example. It is the concentration gradient that runs these exchanges passively, without additional energy from the cells.
What does the mitrocondria do for cells?
These organelles supply energy for the cells metabolism. These are similar to small batteries.
Why are ribonucleotide triphosphates rather than ribonucleotides the monomers required for RNA synthesis in cells?
Ribonucleotide triphosphates have high potential energy, making the polymerization reaction exergonic.
Two organelles that supply cells with energy?
Cytoplasm and mitochondria
Can human cells live without an energy supply?
No. You will die.
How do seeds respire when it germinates?
Plant cells, like all cells, need a continuous supply of energy. If a cell stops respiring, it dies. Respiration is the release of energy from high-energy compounds, such as glucose. The energy is needed for many processes, such as all synthesis reactions, active transport, and movement of organelles.
