DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main chemical compound that stores and releases energy?
A
ATP
B
Cytoplasm
C
PTP
D
Oxygen
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: -One of the most important compounds that cells use to store and release energy is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP consists of adenine, a 5-carbon sugar called ribose, and three phosphate groups.

Detailed explanation-3: -ATP (adenosine triphosphate) stores energy in its high energy phosphate bonds. 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.

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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