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ATP is, on its own, a rather unstable molecule. Because of this, the conversion to a more stable molecule releases energy that can be used by other parts of the cell.
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∙ 14y agoATP is short for Adenosine triphosphate. It consists of an adenine molecule, bound to a ribose molecule, which is bound to a phosphate group (consisting of a phosphate and the oxygen molecules around it), which is bound to another phosphate group, and this is bound to a final, third phosphate group. See the link below for a picture of this, which will make it easier to follow.
Between each subsequent phosphate molecule, there is a bond (consisting of the oxygen and the two bonds from that oxygen to each phosphorus, so the --O-- ) known as a phosphoanhydride bond. These are the bonds which 'contain', and hence store, a lot of energy, to put it in layman's terms. When these phosphoanhydride bonds are broken, this energy is released, which can be used for other bonds.
The ATP molecule always loses the phosphate group furthest away from the ribose molcule first, to form ADP (adenosine diphosphate). This is due to the stability of the molecule. It then loses the next phosphate on the end to form AMP (adenosine monophosphate) and then the next.
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∙ 12y agoATP or adenosine triphosphate stores and releases energy by adding or breaking off one of the phosphate molecules on its tail. When a phosphate molecule breaks off of ATP it releases energy. Likewise, if an ADP (a ATP with one lose phosphate group than ATP) gains a phosphate group, energy is stored.
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∙ 9y agoThe energy stored in ATP can be released by breaking the bond between the second and third phosphate groups.
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∙ 9y agoATP is, on its own, a rather unstable molecule. Because of this, the conversion to a more stable molecule releases energy that can be used by other parts of the cell.
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∙ 10y agoIn ATP,Energy is stored between phosphate bonds.Breaking the bonds releases energy.ATPase enzyme involve in breaking.
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The ATP molecule is not used in?
The ATP molecule is not used in excretion process. This is a molecule that will be used in cellular respiration to store energy.
When do cells store energy?
a third phosphate group is bonded to an ATP molecule
Which molecule ATP or glucose stores more energy?
A glucose molecule can store much more energy than a molecule of ATP. Through cellular respiration, the energy stored in glucose is transferred to ATP molecules. ATP molecules then travel to the locations in the cell that need the energy.
What is the key component of the energy molecule ATP?
The key component of the energy molecule, ATP is the ribose.
Compare and contrast ATP and ADP?
The purpose of ATP is to store energy. ATP stands for adenosine tri-phosphate, and the energy is mostly stored in the third phosphate bond. ATP is used by cells 24/7 as a form of energy. The purpose of ADP is to have to potential to store energy. ADP stands for adenosine di-phosphate, and when another phosphate is added onto the molecule it is called ATP and will store energy. When ATP releases energy the third phosphate comes off and it becomes ADP.
The ATP molecule is not used in?
The ATP molecule is not used in excretion process. This is a molecule that will be used in cellular respiration to store energy.
Activation energy to break chemical bonds is provided by?
Activation energy to break chemical bonds is provided by ATP. ATP molecule will store energy and release it for various cell activities.
Which molecule is used to store chemical energy?
That is ATP or adenosine triphosphate.
What cell store energy for quick release?
the liver cells store energy in the form of ATP (adenine triphosphate molecule) a simpler form of energy produced by break down of glucose molecules!
Mitochondria uses which molecule to store energy?
The molecule produced by the mitochondria is the energy-carrier molecule. It's name is adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for short.
When do cells store energy?
a third phosphate group is bonded to an ATP molecule
The formula that shows the release of energy by a molecule of ATP?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -----6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
What molecule stores chemical energy in its bonds?
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How do ATP store and release energy?
ATP or adenosine triphosphate stores and releases energy by adding or breaking off one of the phosphate molecules on its tail. When a phosphate molecule breaks off of ATP it releases energy. Likewise, if an ADP (a ATP with one lose phosphate group than ATP) gains a phosphate group, energy is stored.
What is ATP and activity within the cells?
Atp store energy in its bonds. Thenit release energy when neede,
What is adeninetriphosphate?
Also known as ATP and is the basic molecule in which cells store and use energy.
Which molecule ATP or glucose stores more energy?
A glucose molecule can store much more energy than a molecule of ATP. Through cellular respiration, the energy stored in glucose is transferred to ATP molecules. ATP molecules then travel to the locations in the cell that need the energy.
