Creation of Energy in Cells Flashcards

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How is chemical energy created in cells?

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Cellular respiration, which is how anything is alive, creates chemical energy.

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What is the formula for creating chemical energy?

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36P + 36ADP plus chemicals below = 36 ATP energy

C6H12 + 602 turns into 6 CO2 + 6H20

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What is ATP?

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ATP is a molecule that allows for quick and easy access to energy when needed by the cell’s organelles.

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