What advantages does ATP have in being the energy currency molecule?
What will be an ideal response
Its energy is easy to capture and store; it releases just the right amount of energy for the cell's needs so it is protected from excessive energy release. A universal energy currency is efficient because a single system can be used by all the cells in the body.
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By the 4th month of pregnancy, the fundus of the uterus is located inches below the ________ and by the ninth month it is located at the level of the ________.
A. pubic symphysis; heart B. diaphragm; laryngeal prominence C. urinary bladder; umbilicus D. umbilicus; xiphoid process
What process involves the donation of a phosphate group from ATP to a reactant to "pay" for a cellular process?
A) anabolism B) oxidation C) phosphorylation D) synthesis
What is the function of pulmonary surfactant?
A. Pulmonary surfactant is the precursor to mucus and aids in the removal of debris from the lungs. B. Pulmonary surfactant is secreted to reduce the coefficient of diffusion for the respiratory membrane. C. Pulmonary surfactant reduces surface tension of the lungs. D. Pulmonary surfactant is a term used to describe the large surface area of blood found within the lungs.