What are the advantages of using ATP as the energy-transferring molecule in a cell?

What will be an ideal response?


ATP easily acquires the energy stored in complex biomolecules such as carbohydrates and its phosphate bonds are readily broken to release energy.

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Each ________ includes a Z disc and extends from each side of the Z disc to the ends of the myosin myofilaments.

A. sarcomere B. isotropic band or I band C. muscle fiber D. anisotropic band or A band

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What prevents the trachea from collapsing?

A. The C-shaped cartilaginous rings B. The surrounding muscles C. The internal epithelium D. The internal air pressure within the trachea E. Nothing, it pulsates (expands and contracts) with each breath.

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In a patient with pneumonia, fluid and ________ accumulate in the lung alveoli.

A. leukocytes B. mast cells C. septal cells D. chyme E. erythrocytes

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An example of a structure contained by the mediastinum is the:

A. brain B. stomach C. esophagus D. sternum E. lung

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