Question

3) ATP is called _________ of the cell.

a) Energy currency b) Combustion of fuel

c) Storage of glucose d) Protein depot.


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Answer 1

Answer:

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, is the primary carrier of energy in cells. The water-mediated reaction known as hydrolysis releases energy from the chemical bonds in ATP to fuel cellular processes. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.

Answer 2

ATP is called the energy currency of the cell. [OPTION a)]

What is ATP?

• ATP is the abbreviation for adenosine triphosphate.

• It is an organic molecule made up of the nucleoside adenosine with 3 phosphate groups attached to it by anhydride bonds.

How does ATP provide energy?

• The anhydride bonds of phosphate(P-O-P) are high-energy bonds.
• This means that the hydrolysis of these bonds releases a large amount of energy (≈30.5 kJ/mol).
• As per the cell's needs, the phosphate bonds are broken to form ADP(adenosine diphosphate) or AMP(adenosine monophosphate).
• Thus, ATP stores energy in its phosphate bonds.
• ATP is formed in glycolysis, Kreb's cycle and, β-oxidation of fatty acids.

Thus, ATP is called the energy currency of the cell.

Option a) is correct.