Question

What is the structure of the ATP molecule. Comment about this molecule's ability to store and release energy.

Answer 1

ok...ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) consists of a nitrogenous base (adenine, same as in DNA and RNA), a carbohydrate sugar (which in this case is ribose, same as RNA), and three negatively charged phosphate groups covalently linked by phosphodiester bonds. In order to minimize the electrostatic repulsions between these PO4(3-) groups, two cationic Mg ions diminish these interactions. The high potential energy stored in the bonds between the phosphate groups (meaning that energy is released upon expulsion of one or more of the phosphate groups) can be coupled with processes that require energy (i.e. biosynthesis of macromolecules like gluconeogenesis).

Answer 2

woah thank you so much dude