Cell Energy: ATP Chapters 8 & 9
Energy for the Cell ATP= Adenosine Triphosphate 3 major parts to ATP: 1. Adenine Adenosine 2. Ribose (sugar) 3. Three phosphates
Adenosine Triphosphate
How is energy released from ATP? Break a bond between 2nd & 3rd phosphates This releases ENERGY to be used by cells!
3rd phosphate is broken off
ATP breaking down to ADP and releasing ENERGY!
ADP= Adenosine Diphosphate Only 2 phosphates instead of 3 ADP is recycled to make ATP [add a phosphate] If ADP/ATP is not reused, we would eat 24/7 just to have enough energy!
ADP being recycled to create ATP once again.