2007-10-03 10:44:07 · 5 answers · asked by lol 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
ATP is the usable form of energy for cellular reactions. It is an organic chemical (contains carbon) that allow the storage and release of energy through the breaking of bonds between the molecule and one of its phosphorus, making ADP. Energy is stored when the bond is remade, again forming ATP...
I don't know how much info you need/want, but check the glossary in your text book...
2007-10-03 11:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Squid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATP is a molecule called adenosine triphosphate. It has three phosphate groups that are connected by high energy bonds. ATP is the energy source that cells can use directly for all their processes.
2007-10-03 10:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATP is the energy sorce for the cell, with out it the cell would die, you would die and there would be no life on the planet, does that say enough...read ur bio book, that is basic bio 1408
2007-10-03 10:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a multifunctional nucleotide that is most ... In this role, ATP transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. ...
2007-10-03 10:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATP is the gas that we are constantly breathing and that surrounds everything.....cells need it to proper functionally just like we do(we are made up of cells DUH)lol
2007-10-03 10:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋