ATP stores energy for use in several cellular functions. Which of the following does NOT require the breakdown of ATP?
a.
Bioluminescence
c.
Flagella movement
b.
Enzyme production
d.
Diffusion

Question

ATP stores energy for use in several cellular functions. Which of the following does NOT require the breakdown of ATP?
a.
Bioluminescence
c.
Flagella movement
b.
Enzyme production
d.
Diffusion

anonymous · Answer

D. Diffusion - is a passive process.

zale101 · Answer

yep

abb0t · Answer

yep

anonymous · Answer

Yep chain :P

anonymous · Answer

Please explain briefly why diffusion?

anonymous · Answer

In cells, passive diffusion is energy independent and therefore does not require ATP. This is opposed to active transport which requires either energy in the form of ATP or a charge gradient to move a molecule or ion across the membrane.