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1
Q

The transfer of energy (anabolism - catabolism) happens through the formation of ____________ _____________.

A

ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE

ATP

2
Q

ATP is the _________ currency of the body.

A

ENERGY

3
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

Adenosine Triphosphate provides a form of energy that is usable by all cells.

A

TRUE

4
Q

ATP is ‘earned’ through which type of reaction?

A

CATABOLIC REACTIONS

5
Q

ATP is ‘spent’ through which type of reaction?

A

ANABOLIC REACTIONS

6
Q

Name as many functions as you can, of the energy from splitting ATP.

A
MUSCLE CONTRACTION
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CELL DIVISION
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MOVEMENT of some SUBSTANCES ACROSS CELL MEMBRANES
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MAKING LARGE MOLECULES OUT OF SMALL ONES
7
Q

When complex molecules and polymers are split apart (catabolism) some of the energy is transferred to form ATP, and the rest is given off as what?

A

HEAT

8
Q

To get the energy needed to perform various functions, ATP is ___________ which releases energy.

A

BROKEN

9
Q

Breaking ATP = Energy ________.

A

RELEASED

earned, catabolic

10
Q

What is required in order to reform ATP (attach P to ADP)?

A

ENERGY

11
Q

Reforming ATP = Energy ________.

A

USED

spent, anabolic

12
Q

Where do cells primarily source the energy to reform ATP?

A

CARBOHYDRATES

also fats & proteins

13
Q

Carbohydrates are a type of energy ___________.

A

SUBSTRATE

14
Q

What are substances used to make energy collectively called? (fats, etc, food)

A

ENERGY SUBSTRATES

15
Q

Name the factors which determine the type of energy substrate used?

A
CELL TYPE
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DEMAND FOR ENERGY
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AVAILABLE SUBSTRATES