ATP

ATP is responsible for the transfer of chemical energy within cells.

ATP can pick up energy and transfer it to another chemical process.

The three components of ATP are a 5 carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base (adenine), and three phosphate groups.

<p>ATP becomes ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and a phosphate group is released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be resynthesized into ATP with the help of energy from food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 5 carbon sugar in ATP is ribose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nitrogenous base in ATP is adenine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process is similar to a rechargeable battery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the high energy bond in ATP is broken, energy is released and used by the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cells produce ATP continuously to store small amounts and use it immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers