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Biochemistry of the Cell
ATP Hydrolysis and Energy Release
Description
ATP hydrolysis is a key chemical reaction in cells that releases energy. ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the molecule cells use to store and transfer energy for many processes.
During hydrolysis, water breaks the bond in ATP’s terminal phosphate group. This reaction converts ATP into ADP, or a...
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- [Narrador] La molécula trifosfato de adenosina, ATP,
almacena energía para uso en las células.
Consiste de una base adenina, una azúcar ribosa,
y tres grupos fosfatos,
con el último unidos entre si
a través de vínculos de alta energía anhídrido fosfórica.
Estos vínculos pueden se...
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