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No, enzymes are natures catalysts....put simply, they help to speed up the rate at which chemical reactions occur without being used up themselves
ATP is the most common form of energy within organisms, the storage form of ATP varies between different species
In humans the most common forms of storage are fats (lipids) stored in adipose tissue, and glycogen (a branched polysaccharide of glucose) stored mainly in liver and muscle tissue...these are eventually broken down and used as fuel for the body to produce ATP
Proteins (from muscle tissue) can also be used to provide energy during starvation periods hence leading to muscle wasting
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Used to convert ADP to ATP by transfer of a high-energy phosphate group A reserve high-energy compound?
The process you are describing is known as phosphorylation, specifically when a phosphate group is transferred from a high-energy compound like phosphocreatine or phosphoenolpyruvate to ADP to form ATP. This conversion of ADP to ATP is critical for providing energy for cellular activities and is a way for cells to store and utilize energy efficiently.
Compound used to store excess energy reserves?
Glycogen is the compound used to store excess energy reserves in animals and humans. It is a polysaccharide made up of glucose molecules and is stored primarily in the liver and muscles.
What is the form of lipid used to store or reserve energy?
Triglycerides, aka "fats," are used to store or reserve energy. Supposedly, by completely oxidizing these you can get more energy than from carbohydrates and proteins. The other types of lipids, including phospholipids (used for making cell membranes), fatty acids, vitamins, etc, have other functions.
Is amylase organic?
yes it is since it is an enzyme that is made by the human body to break down starch
What is one of the principal compounds that cells use to store energy?
One of the principal compounds that cells use to store energy is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It serves as the primary energy currency of the cell and is used in various cellular processes requiring energy.
ATP is an enzyme?
no, ATP stands for Adenosine TriPhosphate. Not an enzyme.
What is the model of enzyme activity?
In a model of enzyme action, the enzyme can attach only to a substrate (reactant) with a specific shape. The enzyme then changes and reduces the activation energy of the reaction so reactants can become products. The enzyme is unchanged and is available to be used again.
Which process is directly used by autotrophs to store energy in glucose?
Photosynthesis is used by autotrophs to store energy in glucose.
What is the complex carbohydrate used to store energy in animals?
Glycogen is the complex carbohydrate used to store energy in animals.
What kind of foods store energy in the body?
Fat is used to store energy. Carbohydrates.
How the words catalyst enzyme and activation energy are related?
They are all used to start a reaction.
Organisms store some of the energy from their food in their?
Cells store starch (which can be used for energy) in plastids.
What are the 6 nutrients and their uses?
Carbohydrates - For Energy and for transforming into fats. Fats - For Organ protection and for Mainly Energy Proteins - For Growth 'n' repair and can be used for energy. Minerals - For Human Metabolism Vitamins - For Enzyme and co-enzyme reactions Water - For a solvent.
What is the original energy store used by a heater?
The original energy store used by a heater is electrical energy. This energy is converted into heat energy by the heating element in the heater, which then warms up the surrounding air or space.
What is used by plants to store energy?
Photosynthesis.
What can be used to store energy?
Adenosine Triphosphate
When do you store energy?
Energy is typically stored when there is excess energy generated that cannot be immediately used. This stored energy can then be used during times of high demand or when the primary energy source is not available. Various methods such as batteries, pumped hydro storage, and compressed air energy storage are used to store energy.
