Question

Can someone help?
Describe the ADP molecule and its function within a cell.

Answer 1

I believe ADP is for long term usage but that's all I know

Answer 2

@jagr2713

Answer 3

that is composed of adenosine and two linked phosphate groups, and that is converted to ATP for the storage of energy in living cells.

Answer 4

@mattyboyy

Answer 5

not storage @jagr2713 but usage
it has nothing to do with storage

Answer 6

Is thats its function though? @jagr2713

Answer 7

sorrry typo

Answer 8

its function is to ' provide ' energy for cellular reactions
ADP itself is stable
when another phosphate group is added - it becomes ATP which is unstable and highly energetic
when we need energy ATP comes and gives its highly energetic phosphate group - which is basically energy that will be used by the reaction

Answer 9

to be precise
ADP acts as precursor to ATP formation
and not just ATP but there are more molecules to which it can act as precursor

Answer 10

Thanks guys

Answer 11

no problem