8.1.3 - ATP: The Energy Currency
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What does ATP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the full molecular name.
What is released when ATP is hydrolyzed?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction components.
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What is the primary function of ATP?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of ATP in cellular processes.
True or False: ATP is only used for muscle contractions.
💡 Hint: Consider other cellular functions that rely on ATP.
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Consider a muscular activity requiring ATP. Describe how ATP is utilized at the molecular level and its impact on muscle contraction.
💡 Hint: Think about the molecular mechanics involved in muscle movement.
How would a cell's function be affected if its ability to produce ATP were compromised? Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider metabolic pathways that depend heavily on ATP.
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