ATP is a modified nucleotide used for cellular energy that contains the ribose sugar.
Further explanation
Ribose
It is a sort of sugar that is created by the body. It is utilized as a medicine. Ribose is utilized by mouth to diminish chest torment and improve heart work in individuals with coronary course illness.
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
It is an instant energy source. It is called as the energy currency of the cell. It is used as a coenzyme in many processes. ATP is synthesized during Krebs cycle and glycolysis. Mitochondria and chloroplast are involved in the production of ATP. ATP is involved in the active transport of molecules, in the processes like muscle contraction, protein synthesis and Calvin cycle. We synthesize 60 Kg of ATP per day. ATP is a large molecule but its energy lies in the terminal phosphate bond. ATP provides energy to cell by breaking its phosphate bond. By breaking one phosphate group ATP is converted to ADP molecule but it can be regenerated. ATP is also consumed by plants in the process of photosynthesis. Animals use ATP in the breakdown of carbohydrate and lipids. In fact, it is the principal molecule used in biochemical reactions.
Structure of ATP
ATP is composed of adenine which is a purine base, a ribose sugar and three phosphoric acid molecules. It also has ester linkage and high energy phosphate bond.
Phosphate bond is highly reactive bond but when it reacts with nucleoside, adenosine it becomes less reactive.
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Subject: Chemistry
Level: College
Keywords
- Ribose
- Adenosine triphosphate
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