| Question |
Answer |
| What is the source fo cel energy? |
Organic Molecules + H2O + O2 --> Energy |
| When is Energy released? |
whenever Chemical Bonds are BROKEN |
| Why do cells prefer Carbohydrates for energy? |
most Abundant, EASY to use/Breakdown |
| Where is Energy captured? |
int the Phosphate Bonds |
| How are PO4 attached? |
Energy from Breakdown of Covalent Bonds in Glucose |
| What are the Functions of ATP? |
1. Synthesis of Macro Molecules; 2. Active Transport; 3. Muscle Contraction; 4. Cell Division (mitosis meiosis) |
| What are some examples of the synthesis of Macro Molecules? |
Simple Sugars --> Polysaccharides; Amino Acids --> Polypeptides --> Proteins |
