CAIE A-Level Biology A2 12.1.2 Atp Features As Universal Energy Currency Questions
Explain why ATP is a universal energy currency using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- A2
Exam points
- Explain why ATP is a universal energy currency in living organisms.
CAIE A-Level Biology A2 12.1.2 Atp Features As Universal Energy Currency Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 3]
In aerobic respiration，most ATP is produced by oxidative phosphorylation．
Outline the features of ATP that make it suitable as the universal energy currency．
any three from:
1 breaks down / hydrolyses to / converted to, ADP / AMP, and Pi ;
2 releases energy / energy donor ;
3 reversible reaction / high turnover / can be regenerated ;
4 small / soluble, so can, diffuse / move (freely), in cell ;
5 AVP ;
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