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Understanding ATP: The Energy Currency of Life

ATP, or Adenosine Triphosphate, is a vital organic molecule that provides energy for all living organisms. Comprised of a sugar, nitrogen base, and three phosphate groups, ATP releases energy when the bonds between its phosphates are broken. This process, known as hydrolysis, transforms ATP into ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate). ATP is produced during cellular respiration, occurring in both plants and animals, and is essential for many biochemical reactions. Discover how ATP fuels life and supports essential functions in the body.

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Understanding ATP: The Energy Currency of Life

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  1. ATP = Energy!!

  2. What is ATP? • ATP: • Energy used by all organisms • ATP = Adenosine Tri-phosphate • Organic Molecule containing sugar, phosphate and a nitrogen base

  3. What does ATP do for you? ATP supplies YOU with energy!! Mrs. Collum!!

  4. What does ATP look like? • Nitrogen base • Sugar • 3 Phosphates

  5. How do we get energy? • By breaking the high-energy bonds between the last two phosphates in ATP • When a bond is broken energy is given off, a phosphate is removed • When the phosphate is released from ATP the molecule changes to ADP

  6. Bond with Energy!!

  7. Bonds: • Bonds are broken by Hydrolysis • Bonds are created by Dehydration Synthesis

  8. When is ATP made in the Body? • During a process called cellular respiration • CR takes place in both plants and animals!! • Includes Biochemical Pathways that require O2.

  9. ???? ENERGY ????

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