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ATP Energy Molecule
ATP
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| ATP | Energy molecule of the cell; like a fully charged battery Contains 3 phosphate groups |
| How is energy released? | Break bond to release a phosphate group and go from ATP to ADP |
| How is energy stored? | Add a bond to add a phosphate group and go from ADP to ATP |
| Where is energy stored in a molecule of ATP? | Inn the bonds between the phosphate groups |
| ADP | Half-charged battery; contains 2 phosphate groups |
| List three things cells do with the energy released from ATP? | Protein synthesis Active transport Muscle contraction/movement Reproduction |