Transfer Molecules (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What do energy carriers act like in cells?
What do energy carriers act like in cells?
Rechargeable batteries
What does ATP stand for?
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate
How many phosphate groups does ATP contain?
How many phosphate groups does ATP contain?
Three
Which three components make up the structure of ADP?
Which three components make up the structure of ADP?
Adenine, ribose, 2 phosphate groups
Why is ATP considered a high-energy molecule?
Why is ATP considered a high-energy molecule?
It has unstable bonds in phosphates
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 role does NAD+ play in cellular reactions?
What role does NAD+ play in cellular reactions?
Electron acceptor
Which B group vitamin does NAD+ contain?
Which B group vitamin does NAD+ contain?
Niacin
What is the structural difference between NADP+ and NAD+?
What is the 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 low-energy molecules are used in respiration?
Which low-energy molecules are used in respiration?
ADP and NAD+
Which low-energy molecules are used in photosynthesis?
Which low-energy molecules are used in photosynthesis?
ADP and NADP+