Multiple Choice
Where does the energy come from to power ATP synthase?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
ATP
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Where is the energy in ATP stored?
A
In the ribose sugar
B
In the hydrogen bonds
C
In the bonds between the phosphate groups
D
In the adenine base
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Understand the structure of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which consists of an adenine base, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.
Recognize that ATP is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.
Identify that the energy in ATP is stored in the bonds between the phosphate groups, specifically the high-energy bonds between the second and third phosphate groups.
When ATP is hydrolyzed (a phosphate group is removed), energy is released, which can be used by the cell for various processes.
The breaking of the bond between the second and third phosphate groups converts ATP to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and releases energy.
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