Question

What is the use adenine and ribose in atp?

Answer 1

Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is comprised of an adenine ring, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups. ATP is often used for energy transfer in the cell. ATP synthase produces ATP from ADP or AMP + Pi. ATP has many uses. It is used as a coenzyme, in glycolysis, for example. ATP is also found in nucleic acids in the processes of DNA replication and transcription. In a neutral solution, ATP has negatively charged groups that allow it to chelate metals. Usually, Mg2+ stabilizes it.