ATP Energy

What is the full name of the molecule that serves as the energy currency of the cell?

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

What type of monomer is ATP?

An RNA Nucleotide (modified nucleotide, monomer of nucleic acids like DNA & RNA)

Identify the organelle that produces ATP.

Mitochondria

During which process is ATP produced?

Aerobic cellular respiration

List 3-4 processes that ATP is used in.

1. Active Transport 2) Anabolic Reactions 3) Muscle Contractions 4) Movement of the cells or parts within the cell 5) Synthesis of large molecules

Why is ATP described as being like a spring?

ATP is like a spring because shoving all the negatively charged phosphates together creates tension, as their negative charges repel each other.

How is energy released from ATP? What is this process called?

Energy is released when the 3rd phosphate breaks off; this process is called ATP Hydrolysis.

What are the products of ATP Hydrolysis?

ADP + Pi (Adenosine Diphosphate + inorganic phosphate)

What does ADP stand for?

Adenosine Diphosphate.

How is ATP regenerated from ADP? What is this process called?

ATP is regenerated from ADP through ADP Phosphorylation.

Does ADP Phosphorylation require or release energy?

It requires energy.

Where do humans get the energy needed for ADP Phosphorylation?

From the breakdown of food molecules that we consume.