Question

How does ATP store and release energy?

Answer 1

Storage and release of ATP:

1. ATP is known as the adenosine triphosphate.
2. It is known as the energy currency of the cell, as it is required for all energetic reactions.
3. It is produced during the cellular respiration and oxidation of glucose.
4. The ATP molecules produced are hence used to store the energy between the phosphate bonds.
5. The phosphate bond is energy-rich and the energy is derived from breaking the phosphate bonds of ATP.
6. The breakdown of the phosphate bond releases energy from ATP and converts the ATP to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and Pi (inorganic phosphate).

Chemical reaction for the formation of ATP : ADP + Pi + energy —> ATP

Chemical reaction for the release of energy : ATP —> ADP + Pi + energy