Questions and Answers
What is ATP?
A molecule that transfers energy from the breakdown of food molecules to cell processes.
What is ADP?
A lower-energy molecule that can be converted into ATP by the addition of a phosphate group.
What is chemosynthesis?
A process by which some organisms use chemical energy instead of light energy to make energy-storing carbon-based molecules.
What do cells use ATP for?
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How is energy released from ATP?
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How many phosphate groups does ATP have?
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Where does ADP come from?
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How does ADP become ATP?
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How many phosphate groups does ADP have?
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What types of molecules produce the most ATP?
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What is the most commonly broken down molecule to produce energy?
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What molecule provides the most ATP?
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Why are proteins less likely to be used for energy?
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How are ATP and ADP related?
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What types of molecules are used to make ATP?
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Which molecules are most often broken down to make ATP?
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How are some organisms able to survive without sunlight and photosynthesis?
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Why do you not get energy directly from the food that you eat?
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Study Notes
ATP and ADP
- ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) transfers energy from food breakdown to cellular processes.
- ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) is a lower-energy molecule that converts into ATP when a phosphate group is added.
- ATP contains three phosphate groups; the bond holding the third phosphate is unstable and easily broken, releasing energy.
Energy Production and Usage
- Cells utilize ATP for functions like building molecules and active transport of materials.
- Energy is released from ATP when a phosphate group is removed, transforming it into ADP.
- ADP can regain energy and phosphate to become ATP again.
Energy Sources
- Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins produce ATP, with lipids providing the highest energy yield (9 calories per mg).
- Carbohydrates are the most commonly broken down molecule for energy, despite being stored in smaller amounts in the body.
- Proteins typically yield the same amount of ATP as carbohydrates but are prioritized for other cellular functions over energy production.
Chemosynthesis
- Some organisms survive without sunlight by using chemosynthesis, which utilizes chemical energy to create energy-storing carbon-based molecules.
Digestion and Energy Use
- Food does not provide direct ATP; digestion breaks it down into smaller molecules for ATP production.
- The process of digestion is crucial for converting food into usable energy forms.
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Explore the essential roles of ATP and ADP in cellular energy transfer. This quiz covers energy production from food breakdown and the conversion processes between ATP and ADP. Understand how different macromolecules contribute to cellular energy and their roles in biological functions.