What are the functions of ATP ?

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

adenosine triphosphate..........

-energy currency in cells

-transfers energy between metabolic reactions, including the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and other proteins

-plays a role in endocytosis and exocytosis

It's basically the MAIN energy source.

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Answer 3

ATP is a nucleotide composed of adenosine (adenine + ribose) and three phosphate groups. The three phosphate groups are joined together by covalent bonds. energy is stored in these bonds.

ATP is constantly generated in the mitochondria. When food molecule is broken down by the mitochondria, energy is given off. Some of this energy is lost in the form of heat, and some is used to form ATP molecules. A molecule of ATP is formed joining a molecule of inorganic phosphate(Pi) to a molecule of adenosine diphosphate(ADP). The proces of adding phosphate group to ADP is is known as phosphorylation. The amount of energy stored is about 7, 300 calories for every mole of ATP> ATP transports this energy to where it is needed in the cell. To release the energy, the third phosphate group is broken off. The ADP and phosphate are again free to return to the mitochondria to be rejoined. In this way, ATP and ADP are constantly being recycled.