Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 8, Photosynthesis - 8.1 - Energy and Life - 8.1 Assessment - Page 228: 1c

Answer

ADP and ATP are like batteries because they store energy in the chemical bonds they contain. ADP has only two phosphate groups (and fewer bonds), so it's like a par- tially charged battery. ATP has three phos- phate groups, so it is like a fully charged battery and has more bonds available for energy storage.

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