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ATP ([[Adenosine|adenosine]] triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the [[Mitochondria|Mitochondria]] of a [[Cell|cell]], in a process called oxi[[Oxidative phosphorylation|dative phosphorylation]], in what is called the [[Electron transfer chain|electron transfer chain]]. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in [[Glycolysis|glycolysis]], where [[Glucose|glucose]] is converted to [[Pyruvate|pyruvate]]. | ATP ([[Adenosine|adenosine]] triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the [[Mitochondria|Mitochondria]] of a [[Cell|cell]], in a process called oxi[[Oxidative phosphorylation|dative phosphorylation]], in what is called the [[Electron transfer chain|electron transfer chain]]. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in [[Glycolysis|glycolysis]], where [[Glucose|glucose]] is converted to [[Pyruvate|pyruvate]]. The molecular structure of ATP constists of three phosphate groups linked to an adenisine core. | ||
Revision as of 11:26, 8 November 2010
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a high energy molecule that is hydrolysed to provide energy for many reactions within the mammalian body. ATP is synthesised in the Mitochondria of a cell, in a process called oxidative phosphorylation, in what is called the electron transfer chain. ATP is a very important source of energy for many functions. An example is it's usage in glycolysis, where glucose is converted to pyruvate. The molecular structure of ATP constists of three phosphate groups linked to an adenisine core.