Multiple Choice
Why is ATP an important product of cellular respiration?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
ATP
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Which of the following is not a component of ATP?
A
Thymine
B
Ribose
C
Phosphate groups
D
Adenine
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Understand the structure of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). ATP is composed of three main components: a ribose sugar, three phosphate groups, and an adenine base.
Identify the components listed in the problem: Thymine, Ribose, Phosphate groups, and Adenine.
Recall that ribose is a sugar that forms part of the ATP molecule, specifically the backbone to which the phosphate groups and adenine are attached.
Recognize that phosphate groups are a crucial part of ATP, providing the energy storage and transfer capabilities of the molecule.
Note that adenine is a nitrogenous base that is part of ATP, while thymine is not found in ATP but is instead a component of DNA.
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