20 Questions
What are the components of a nucleotide?
Nucleobase, five-carbon sugar, and phosphate group
What is the chemical formula of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?
C10H16N5O13P3
What is the primary function of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in an organism?
Energy used by an organism in its daily operations
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
Converting light energy into chemical energy
What distinguishes producers from consumers in nature?
Producers can synthesize their own food; consumers rely on other living organisms for nutrition.
Which organisms derive their energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds instead of sunlight?
Chemo-auto-lithotrophs
What is the process called when glucose is generated from non-carbohydrate precursors?
Gluconeogenesis
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
To store light energy
Which molecule is used to create ATP from the food we eat?
Glucose
Where does gluconeogenesis primarily take place in humans and many other vertebrates?
Liver and kidney
What is the primary function of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in an organism?
Supplying energy for cellular processes
Which molecule is used to create ATP from the food we eat?
Glucose
What are the components of a nucleotide?
A nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups
What distinguishes producers from consumers in nature?
Ability to synthesize their own food
What is the chemical formula of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?
C10H16N5O13P3
Which organisms are termed as phototrophic in nature?
Green plants
What is the primary purpose of gluconeogenesis?
To generate glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors
What is the main product of the photosynthesis cycle carried out by green plants?
Carbohydrates
Which molecules are the most fundamental type of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
Where does the process of gluconeogenesis primarily take place in humans and many other vertebrates?
Liver and kidney
Test your knowledge about adenosine triphosphate (ADP) and nucleotides with this quiz. Explore the chemical composition and energy functions of ADP, as well as the structure of nucleotides.
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