ATP (Adenosine triphosphate):
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.
- They are organic compounds.
- It is composed of phosphate groups with adenine and ribose sugar.
- It provide energy for both exergonic and endergonic processes.
- These breakdown in cells to release energy.
- Aerobic respiration releases 38 ATP molecules.
- Anaerobic respiration produces 2 ATP molecules.
- ATP captures the chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food molecules and releases it to fuel other cellular processes.
- Hence, all cells require ATP for their existence and metabolism.