ATP Energy General Knowledge

Question 1

ADP is formed when

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An enzyme helps the third phosphate molecule split From the ATP and becomes the energy deficient ADP.

Question 2

ATP stands for

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Adenosine Triphosphate

Question 3

The process of resynthesis ATP from ADP and phosphate is called

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Phosphorylation

Question 4

Phosphocreatine (PC) is

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A high-energy phosphate is stored in small amounts in muscle cells, that releases large amounts of energy quickly when broken down

Question 5

Phosphocreatine breakdown results in

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The rapid resynthesise of ATP from ADP

Question 6

ARP resynthesis is suited for

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High-intensity, short-short duration physical activity with ATP supply being used up in roughly 10-12 seconds.

Question 7

Carbohydrates are

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Chemical compounds consisting of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms in specific arrangements

Question 8

Types of carbohydrates

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-Simple carbohydrates:
Sugars that are found naturally in fruits milk and milk products.

-Complex Carbohydrates
In foods such as breads, grain, pasta fruits and vegetables

Question 9

Once digested, carbohydrates are converted into

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Simple sugar glucose

Question 10

The body can store small amounts of the energy from digested carbohydrates to form

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Glycogen

Question 11

Carbohydrate loading

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A nutritional strategy to maximise muscle glycogen stores prior to endurance competition

Question 12

Fats

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High energy-dense nutrients that can produce large amounts of ATP

Fats are in foods such as dairy products, nuts, fatty meats, and oils

Question 13

Fatty acids

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are chains of molecules that are the building blocks of fat

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Adipose tissue

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Connective tissues in the body containing deposits of fat

Question 15

Submaximal exercise

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Exercise at less than maximum intensity and/or duration

Question 16

Saturated fat

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Type of fat in which the fatty acids chains have single chemical compounds

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Unsaturated fat

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Type of fat which the fatty acid chains have at least one double chemical bond

Question 18

Amino Acids

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Organic compounds containing nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon

Question 19

Proteins

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Are nutrients that contain amino acids which are the building blocks of our cells, tissues, and muscles

Proteins can be found in foods such as meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products

Question 20

Amino Acids in protein is important for

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Building muscles, recovering from exertion or injury and promoting overall fitness

Question 21

Carbohydrates are stored as

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Glucose, glycogen, and excess as fat and are located in blood, muscles and liver, and adipose tissue

Question 22

Fats are stored as

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Fatty acids, triglycerides, fat and are located in blood, muscles and liver, and adipose tissue

Question 23

Proteins are stored as

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Amino acids, excess as fat and are located in muscles and adipose tissue