(A) Forming ATP molecules
(B) Breaking down ATP molecules
(C) Breaking down water molecules
(D) Forming water molecules
2007-03-02 07:40:27 · 5 answers · asked by confidential 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
B.
ATP has high energy bonds in it, and ATP is the molecule that has energy that is ready to use.
Building the ATP stores energy in the bonds.
Breaking ATP releases energy to be used.
2007-03-02 07:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a poorly worded question, for starters.
They GET energy by forming ATP in mitochondria. They use ATP to power processes like running pumps and opening channels.
I'd go with A, but don't be surprised if it's B.
2007-03-02 15:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(B) Breaking down ATP molecules
2007-03-02 15:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B is a good answer -- in general.
For cells in which aerobic respiration takes place, the answer is D. "Burning" glucose provides the energy to make ATP, and the result is carbon dioxide and water.
2007-03-02 16:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(B)
**ATP is generated by mitochondria through
respiration.
2007-03-03 03:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by lonely ariel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋