ATP Molecule and Cellular Energy

Question 1

What does ATP stand for?

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate.

Question 2

What is ATP use for within a cell?

Answer 2

Energy.

Question 3

Which process can humans use to make ATP?

Answer 3

Cellular Respiration.

Question 4

What is the location for ATP production in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 4

Chloroplast and mitochondria for plants and just the mitochondria for animals.

Question 5

Explain the ATP-ADP cycle and why it is important.

Answer 5

ATP starts off as a fully charged battery. If the cell needs energy, ATP will give one of its phosphate groups away to power the cellular activity. ATP is now half charged which is ADP. ADP can turn into ATP if given a charge back. Charge is given back and now ADP is ATP. Now ATP is ready to go if the cell needs more energy.
The importance of this cycle is that there is always energy ready to go that has the ability to power cellular activities. It is also efficient.

Question 6

How does cellular energy relate to homeostasis?

Answer 6

Cellular energy provides power to preserve internal balance.