Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 9 - Muscles and Muscle Tissue - Review Questions - Page 317: 9(1)

Answer

(a) a coupled reaction of creatine phosphate with ADP

Work Step by Step

Creatine phosphate is a unique high-energy molecule stored in muscles. It is tapped to regenerate ATP while the metabolic pathways adjust to the suddenly higher demand for ATP. Coupling CP with ADP transfers energy and a phosphate group from CP to ADP to form ATP almost instantly (page 298).
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