MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE ENERGETICS GLYCOLYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many ATP molecules are synthesized from 4 ADP molecules?
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ATP or adenosine triphosphate is composed of one adenine molecule, a ribose sugar and three phosphate groups. Its chemical formula is C10H16N5O13P3. ADP or adenosine diphosphate is composed of one adenine molecule, a ribose sugar and two phosphate groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -C4 cycle: A different, very effective route that plants in low-carbon dioxide environments employ to transform carbon dioxide into a form the plants can use during photosynthesis. For the 6CO2 molecules to be fixed during the C4 cycle of photosynthesis, a total of 30 ATPs are needed.

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