18 Questions
What is the immediate source of energy for muscle contraction?
ATP
What percentage of energy usage does protein account for during prolonged exercise?
10%
What is the term for the production of ATP using oxygen as the final electron acceptor?
Aerobic Metabolism
What are the two anaerobic metabolic pathways that produce ATP without oxygen?
ATP-PC system and Glycolysis
What is the enzyme responsible for degrading ATP?
ATPase
What is the source of energy that originates from the sun?
Solar Energy
What is the primary function of ATP in the living cell?
To facilitate the transfer of free energy from exergonic to endergonic processes
What is the approximate rate of ATP turnover in humans?
Equal to the body weight every 24 hours
What is the primary source of energy for muscle contraction?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What is the duration of maximum muscle power provided by the phosphagen system?
8-10 seconds
What is the name of the metabolic system that involves the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP?
Glycogen lactic acid system
What is the type of bond that attaches the last two phosphate radicals to the ATP molecule?
High-energy phosphate bond
What is the primary source of energy for human beings?
Plants and other animals
What is the purpose of metabolic respiration?
To supply energy for biological processes
What is the byproduct of food breakdown in the presence of oxygen?
Carbon dioxide and water
What is the role of ATP in the human body?
To facilitate muscle contraction and nerve conduction
What is the process by which green plants manufacture their own food?
Photosynthesis
What are the three components of ATP?
Adenine, ribose, and phosphates
Learn about the role of ATP in cellular energy metabolism, its structure, and how it facilitates energy transfer between exergonic and endergonic processes. Understand the high turnover rate of ATP in the human body and its significance in cellular functions.
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