3.1.1 - What is ATP?
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What is ATP?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of ATP in muscles.
What happens to ATP during muscle contraction?
💡 Hint: What does hydrolysis mean in this context?
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What does ATP stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a triphosphate molecule.
True or False: ATP is the only energy source used during muscle contraction.
💡 Hint: Consider other energy sources we talked about.
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Calculate how much ATP would be needed for a 30-second sprint if the ATP-PC system provides a burst for about 10 seconds and the body recycles ATP quickly.
💡 Hint: Think about the rates at which ATP is regenerated in high-intensity activities.
Explain the implications of insufficient ATP storage during an intense workout, including physiological effects.
💡 Hint: Consider what energy systems would struggle when ATP is low.
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