ATP
ATP= Adenosine triphosphate
ATP powers nearly all forms of cellular work by providing energy stored in its chemical bonds.
During cellular respiration, glucose releases energy. This energy is stored when a phosphate group is added to the ADP (adenosine diphosphate), forming ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP releases energy when the covalent bond between phosphate groups breaks during hydrolysis. This energy is used to drive other biochemical reactions.
Cells contain many different molecules that can engage in a variety of chemical reactions. When molecules react, for example, when they collide and exchange parts, their atoms and bonds are rearranged.
Reactants are rearranged to form products. Reactant and product molecules store potential energy in the arrangements of their atoms and bonds. Chemical reactions involve changes in bonding and changes in energy.
ATP powers nearly all forms of cellular work by providing energy stored in its chemical bonds.
During cellular respiration, glucose releases energy. This energy is stored when a phosphate group is added to the ADP (adenosine diphosphate), forming ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP releases energy when the covalent bond between phosphate groups breaks during hydrolysis. This energy is used to drive other biochemical reactions.
Cells contain many different molecules that can engage in a variety of chemical reactions. When molecules react, for example, when they collide and exchange parts, their atoms and bonds are rearranged.
Reactants are rearranged to form products. Reactant and product molecules store potential energy in the arrangements of their atoms and bonds. Chemical reactions involve changes in bonding and changes in energy.