Question

Briefly describe ATP and how it is involved in metabolism.

Answer 1

-The molecule that participates most often in energy exchanges in living cells.
-couples energy‐releasing catabolic reactions to energy‐requiring anabolic reactions.

Answer 2

ATP is a compound that stores and transports energy and is the main energy source for cellular function. ATP can be produced from the breakdown of a variety of nutrients. The conversion of ATP to ADP releases phosphate. The reaction is exothermic and catabolic. The conversion of ADP to ATP is endothermic and anabolic.  

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