Phosphate Ions Flashcards
1
Q
PO43- attaches to other molecules to form ……………….. which are an essential component of……….
A
phosphate groups
DNA RNA ATP
2
Q
In DNA and RNA, the phosphate groups allow
A
individual nucleotides to join up (to form polynucleotides)
3
Q
In ATP, the bonds between phosphate groups store…………..
These phosphate groups can be easily ………………
When the bonds between phosphate groups are broken, they release a …………………, which can be used for …………….
A
energy
attached or detached
a large amount of energy
cellular processes
4
Q
Phosphates are also found in …………….., which are key components of the phospholipid bilayer of cell membranes
A
phospholipids
5
Q
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