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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how is energy released from ATP?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

By oxidisation of food.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

uhh okay what does that mean?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine_triphosphate

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oxidisation of food is also known as cellular respiration. It is the breakdown of food to release energy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh okay thanks got it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome

OpenStudy (cathyangs):

I think I've heard of ATP. Isn't it stored energy?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. Adenosine Tri Phosphate.

OpenStudy (cathyangs):

isn't there one that is stored. then an element is added...then it becomes ATP?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oxygen?

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