energy transfer in the body

Question 1

where does energy used for muscle contractions come from?

Answer 1

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Question 2

what is adenosine triphosphate?

Answer 2

the only usable form of chemical energy in the body

Question 3

where does ATP come from?

Answer 3

the energy that is derived from foods such as carbohydrates is broken down to release energy used to form ATP

Question 4

what does ATP consist of?

Answer 4

one molecule of adenosine & 3 phosphate molecules

Question 5

how is energy stored in adenosine triphosphate released?

Answer 5

breaking down the bonds that hold the compound together

Question 6

what are used to break down the compounds?

Answer 6

enzymes

Question 7

what is the enzyme used to break down ATP?

Answer 7

ATPase

Question 8

what does broken down ATP leave in the body?

Answer 8

adenosine di-phosphate (ADP)
(an inorganic phosphate)

Question 9

how does the body have to constantly rebuild ATP?

Answer 9

by converting ADP and Pi back into ATP

Question 10

what are the 3 energy systems that conversion of fuels into energy takes place called?

Answer 10

1) the aerobic system
2) the ATP-PC system
3) the anaerobic glycolytic system