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ATP (Definition) Flashcards

1
Q

What does ATP stand for?

A

Adenosine Triphosphate

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2
Q

Is ATP a nucleic acid?

A

False

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3
Q

What is the primary role of ATP in cells?

A

To provide energy for cellular processes

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4
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Fill in the blank: ATP is composed of ribose, adenine, and ___ groups.

A

three phosphate

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5
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True or False: ATP can be synthesized from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

A

True

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6
Q

What type of reaction releases energy from ATP?

A

Hydrolysis

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7
Q

Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of ATP to ADP?

A

ATPase

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8
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of ATP? A) Energy transfer B) Cell signaling C) Genetic information storage

A

C) Genetic information storage

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9
Q

What is the energy currency of the cell?

A

ATP

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10
Q

How many high-energy phosphate bonds are in one molecule of ATP?

A

Two

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11
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True or False: ATP is stable and can be stored indefinitely in cells.

A

False

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12
Q

What process uses ATP to synthesize proteins?

A

Translation

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13
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Fill in the blank: ATP is produced in the mitochondria through a process called ___.

A

oxidative phosphorylation

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14
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What is the terminal phosphate group of ATP referred to as?

A

Gamma phosphate

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15
Q

Which cellular process is ATP primarily involved in?

A

Metabolism

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16
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes generates ATP? A) Photosynthesis B) Fermentation C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

17
Q

What is the main advantage of ATP as an energy carrier?

A

It can be quickly synthesized and used

18
Q

True or False: ATP can be used directly in muscle contraction.

A

True

19
Q

What is the relationship between ATP and ADP?

A

ADP is formed when ATP loses one phosphate group.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The conversion of ATP to ADP is an example of a ___ reaction.

A

exergonic

21
Q

What happens to ATP during cellular respiration?

A

It is produced from the breakdown of glucose.

22
Q

Multiple Choice: Which molecule is often referred to as the ‘energy currency’ of the cell? A) DNA B) RNA C) ATP

A

C) ATP

23
Q

What is the common concentration of ATP in the cytosol of a cell?

A

1-10 mM

24
Q

True or False: ATP can be used as a signaling molecule.

A

True

25
Q

What happens to ATP levels during intense exercise?

A

They decrease as ATP is consumed.

26
Q

Fill in the blank: ATP is essential for ___ transport across cell membranes.

A

active

27
Q

What is the fate of ATP in anaerobic conditions?

A

It is produced through substrate-level phosphorylation.

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