DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ATP is a compound that is synthesized when which occurs?
A
Chemical bonds between carbon atoms are formed in photosynthesis.
B
Energy stored in chemical bonds is released during cellular respiration.
C
Energy stored in nitrogen is released forming amino acids.
D
Digestive enzymes break amino acids into smaller parts.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although cells continuously break down ATP to obtain energy, ATP also is constantly being synthesized from ADP and phosphate through the processes of cellular respiration. Most of the ATP in cells is produced by the enzyme ATP synthase, which converts ADP and phosphate to ATP.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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. The energy holding that phosphate molecule is now released and available to do work for the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer. ATP is a compound that is synthesized when energy is stored in chemical bonds is released during cellular respiration.

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