EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The energy you need to play basketball comes from
A
Using ATP
B
Photosynthesis
C
Protein
D
Fermentation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SPECIFICALLY, BASKETBALL INCLUDES INTERMITTENT PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HIGH INTENSITY, DERIVING MOST OF ITS ENERGY FROM THE ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE-PHOSPHOCREATINE AND ANAEROBIC GLYCOLYTIC SYSTEMS.

Detailed explanation-2: -For basketball plays lasting up to 10 seconds, the ATP-PC system uses Adenosine Triphosphate creating phosphate for energy. the ATP-PC provides quick bursts of immediate energy. Sample plays include accelerating and running up and down the court, changing directions, rebounding, jump shots and playing defense.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shot-putters, weight lifters, football players, gymnasts, sprint-distance runners, or any athlete that utilizes explosive movements will utilize this energy system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Basketball is considered an intermittent high-intensity sport that requires mainly anaerobic metabolism (Castagna et al., 2009; Hoffman et al., 1999).

Detailed explanation-5: -The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuits – the ATP Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour.

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