DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the energy molecule for all living cells?
A
ADP
B
ATP
C
Protein
D
Sugars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level. The structure of ATP is a nucleoside triphosphate, consisting of a nitrogenous base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three serially bonded phosphate groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -ATP (Adenosine tri-phosphate) is an important molecule found in all living things. Think of it as the “energy currency” of the cell. If a cell needs to spend energy to accomplish a task, the ATP molecule splits off one of its three phosphates, becoming ADP (Adenosine di-phosphate) + phosphate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, all cells use ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP molecules are the main energy source of all cells and are used for most cellular processes including active transport, DNA and RNA synthesis, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and structural maintenance among others.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -The majority of energy in an ATP molecule is stored in the bond between the last and middle phosphate groups.

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