Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: ATP
1. ATP is introduced as an energy currency. What
does ATP stand for?
adenocintrifosfato
2. Which type of biomolecule is ATP? Recall the
biomolecules include carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Acido nucleico
3. As a nucleotide derivative, ATP has three major
components. Label the following parts of ATP.
adenocina
3 fosfatos
Ribose
4. ATP is used to power many cellular processes! Illustrations have been placed from the video to help
refresh your memory. List six general examples of cellular processes (several mentioned at the beginning
of the video and several mentioned at the end) that can involve ATP.
A) Transporte activo
B) Contracción muscular
C) Señalizacion celular
D) Division celular
E) Unión de aminoacidos para formar proteinas
F) Separecion de cromosomas antes de la division celular
