Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes produces the most ATP in cellular respiration?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
ATP
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Why is ATP important for cellular processes?
A
ATP acts as a genetic material in the nucleus.
B
ATP is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.
C
ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.
D
ATP is a structural component of cell membranes.
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Understand the role of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in cellular processes. ATP is crucial because it provides energy for various cellular activities.
Recognize that ATP is not involved in genetic material functions or oxygen transport. These roles are fulfilled by DNA and hemoglobin, respectively.
Learn that ATP is not a structural component of cell membranes. Cell membranes are primarily composed of lipids and proteins.
Identify ATP as the main energy currency of the cell. It stores and releases energy by breaking and forming bonds between its phosphate groups.
Explore how ATP is used in cellular processes such as muscle contraction, active transport, and biochemical reactions, where energy is required.
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