Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)Sept. 24,

2010Fernanda Robles

What is in ATP?

10 Carbons, 16 Hydrogens, 5 Nitrogens,

13 Oxygens, 3 Phosphoruses

ATP's subunits1.

2.

Functional Groups:

- Hydroxyl group

- amino group

- phosphate group

ATP's body parts (functional groups)

3 Parts:

1. Adenine

2. Ribose

3. 3 phosphate groups

ATP's Family!Organic Phosphate molecules

ATP

Family's job

- makes part of molecule an anion (negatively charged ion)

- can transfer energy between organic molecules

ATP's Chores/Functions- high energy released by

breaking bond btw. 3rd and 2nd phosphate groups (hydrolysis) ATP→ADP

- hydrolysis of ATP powers 3 types of cellular work: mechanical, transport, and chemical

-Cellular respiration: make ATP

- found in every cell of the body (plant+animal) mitochondria

Three reasons why I would be a good parent (how it supports your life would be a

good start)

I would be a good parent because I need ATP to:

- Mechanical: contract my muscle cells, move chromosomes during cellular reproduction

-Transport: pump substances across membrane against “current”

- Chemical: help endergonic reactions (monomers to polymers)

Work Cited

Campbell, Neil A., and Jane B. Reece. "Concept 8.3: ATP." Biology. 7th ed. [S.l.]: Benjamin-Cummings, 2005. 148-50. Print.

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