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Multiple Choice
Which of the following molecules is ATP?
A
Adenosine diphosphate
B
Guanosine triphosphate
C
Adenosine monophosphate
D
Adenosine triphosphate
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Understand that ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate, which is a molecule used by cells as a coenzyme and is often referred to as the 'molecular unit of currency' of intracellular energy transfer.
Recognize the components of ATP: it consists of an adenosine molecule (adenine base attached to a ribose sugar) and three phosphate groups.
Compare the given options with the structure of ATP. Look for the option that includes both 'adenosine' and 'triphosphate'.
Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) has two phosphate groups, Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) has a guanine base instead of adenine, and Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) has only one phosphate group.
Identify that the correct molecule matching the structure of ATP is 'Adenosine triphosphate', as it contains adenosine and three phosphate groups.