AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

ATP ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are true about ATP?
A
It stands for adenosine triphosphate
B
It is the “energy currency” for life
C
It stores energy between the bonds of phosphates
D
It’s made during photosynthesis
E
It’s formed during the breakdown of glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Aerobic cellular respiration. Aerobic cellular respiration is a type of metabolic activity specific to the cell in which oxygen is required to convert organic substrate (glucose) into simpler inorganic forms (carbon dioxide and water).

Detailed explanation-2: -During glycolysis, glucose ultimately breaks down into pyruvate and energy; a total of 2 ATP is derived in the process (Glucose + 2 NAD+ + 2 ADP + 2 Pi–> 2 Pyruvate + 2 NADH + 2 H+ + 2 ATP + 2 H2O). The hydroxyl groups allow for phosphorylation. The specific form of glucose used in glycolysis is glucose 6-phosphate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The true statement about ATP is: ATP consists of ribose, adenine, and three phosphate groups.

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, the main energy source for cellular metabolism is glucose, which is catabolized in the three subsequent processes-glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA or Krebs cycle), and finally oxidative phosphorylation-to produce ATP.

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