How does ATP energize a cellular process?

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Anika Nicole, Wordsmith, PG In Journalism, New York

Answered Aug 29, 2018

Coupling free energy released by ATP hydrolysis to free energy needed by other reactions.

Adenosine Triphosphate (abbreviated as ATP) is a complex organic material which is abundant in all forms of life. It uses the energy stored in it to complete chemical reaction. Whenever ATP is converted to ADP (stands for Adenosine diphosphate) it is said that ATP has spent.

K.Paul

Answered Dec 11, 2017

The correct answer to the question “How does ATP energize a cellular process?” is letter C or coupling free energy released by ATP hydrolysis to free energy needed by other reactions. ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate. It is a complex organic chemical which is found in all forms of life. ATP is important because it is an adenine nucleotide that is bound to three phosphates.

Now, ATP uses the energy stored in these phosphates to fuel chemical reaction. When a cell needs energy, it then breaks the bond so that it can form into ADP or adenosine diphosphate and a free phosphate molecule. The entire process which turns ATP into energy is a little bit complicated, but I sure hope this helps.