Energy Molecules

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Energy Molecules
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ATP

• Adenosine Triphosphate
• Basic energy source for all cells (created by
  breaking down glucose)
• Contains
• Adenine (nitrogen containing compound)
• Ribose (5 carbon sugar)
• 3 phosphate groups

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ADP

• Adenosine Diphosphate
• Contains
• Adenine
• Ribose
• 2 phosphate groups

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Fully Charged Battery
Energy Needed
Energy Released
Battery that needs recharging
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Lecture
Animation

• This has a very complete explanation of the ATP
  cycle