Transfer Molecules (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is the main role of energy carriers in living cells?
What is the main role of energy carriers in living cells?
To trap, store & transfer energy
What does ADP stand for?
What does ADP stand for?
Adenosine diphosphate
How many phosphate groups does ADP contain?
How many phosphate groups does ADP contain?
Two phosphate groups
What is the key structural difference between ATP and ADP?
What is the key structural difference between ATP and ADP?
ATP has three phosphate groups
Why is ATP called the 'universal energy currency' of cells?
Why is ATP called the 'universal energy currency' of cells?
It provides immediate energy
What type of process is the formation of ATP from ADP?
What type of process is the formation of ATP from ADP?
Anabolic
What type of process is the breakdown of ATP to ADP?
What type of process is the breakdown of ATP to ADP?
Catabolic
What does NAD+ stand for?
What does NAD+ stand for?
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
What type of molecule is NAD+ and what does it contain?
What type of molecule is NAD+ and what does it contain?
A coenzyme containing niacin
What happens to NAD+ when it forms NADH?
What happens to NAD+ when it forms NADH?
It becomes reduced (gains electrons)
What is the main structural difference between NADP+ and NAD+?
What is the main structural difference between NADP+ and NAD+?
NADP+ has an extra phosphate group
In which process is NADP+ specifically involved?
In which process is NADP+ specifically involved?
Photosynthesis
Which molecules are used in respiration?
Which molecules are used in respiration?
ADP and NAD+