Question

In the respiration process, complex organic compounds such as glucose are broken down to provide energy in the form of ________
1. PTA
2. NAC
3. CAL
4. ATP

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : ATP

The correct answer is ATP.

• ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate.
• ATP is the energy-carrying molecule used in cells.
• ATP is the organic compound composed of the phosphate groups, adenine, and sugar ribose.
• ATP is mainly composed of the molecule adenosine and three phosphate groups.
• In the respiration process, complex organic compounds such as glucose are broken down to provide energy in the form of ATP.
• Mitochondria produces ATP molecules, which is why it is known as the cell's powerhouse.
• In mitochondria, energy is stored in the form of ATP.
• ATP acts as the energy currency of the cell.
• In the year 1929, German chemist Karl Lohmann developed the ATP molecule.
• Alexander Todd was the first to synthesis the ATP molecule in 1948.