How are adenosine triphosphate and glucose similiar?How are they different?

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How are adenosine triphosphate and glucose similiar?How are they different?

2006-12-01 06:55:39 · 3 answers · asked by Tina 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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ATP is comprised of an adenine group as well as a ribose and 3 phosphates (PO4). Glucose is the simplest sugar molecule (C6H12O6). The two molecules are involved in an important biochemical reaction which is the breakdown of sugars(Glycolosis) and the formation of sugars (Gluconeogenesis) ATP is catabolised (broken down) and used for energy in this process.

2006-12-01 07:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ATP and glucose are both sources of energy and are both vital to the functionality of the body's systems.

2006-12-01 07:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by diidy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ATP contains a sugar (glucose), a nucleotide, and three phospates, were glucose is well, just a sugar.

2006-12-01 06:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by bunja2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋