AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

ATP ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which phrase best describes the function of ATP molecule?
A
ATP absorbs energy
B
ATP increases energy
C
ATP stores energy
D
ATP creates energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -D. carries energy. Carries energy is a phrase that best describes the function of the ATP molecule. ATP molecule carries energy which is used by the cell in different activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -ATP consists of an adenosine molecule bonded to three phosphate groups in a row. During cellular respiration, energy in food is converted into chemical energy that can be used by cells. This chemical energy is stored in the pyrophosphate bond, which lies between the last two phosphate groups of ATP.

Detailed explanation-3: -ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. Without ATP, no energy requiring process can occur inside cells. Hence, ATP is what keeps reactions going and living state of the organism.

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