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 * ATP**, as known as Adenosine Triphosphate, is a chemical substance that cells use to store energy for use if needed to do things, for example, **active transport**. The ATP molecules has 3 phosphate particles that are attached to it, thus having the name Triphosphate. When it has the triphosphate attached to it, it is at the stage of "carrying energy." the term for this is wrong to an extend as ATP does not transport nor carry energy. ATP transports chemical energy inside cells for doing metabolism, this is what cause the cells to work, it is like for example electricity powering up electrical appliances. But it does follows the ATP cycle which can be found below. When the bond of the third phosphate bond is created (Triphosphate) it will break down and the energy in it is released, fueling the metabolic chemical reaction that is required by every living organisms.

To give a clear and simple understanding of what ATP is, ATP is like a battery. ATP gives energy to other things to enable them to function, just like a battery. Also, when it is used up, the ATP goes back to the mitochondria to refill their energy, just like a battery is rechargeable and reusable. Here is the drawn out example of cycle of ATP for visual learners:



An "uncharged" form could be when energy is released by converting from ATP to ADP. Conversely, "changed" form is when binding to a third phosphate group, ADP converted back to ATP. For example, when you eat lunch, you can imagine that many complex chemical reactions occur. However, in reality all your body is "recharging" your ATP in order to use them by your reactions like moving, sneezing, thinking etc. So, ATP can be also seen as your immediate source of energy ( “ATP and Energy Storage”). .

The diagram below shows a major pathway of energy transfer in the body (“ATP and Energy Storage”).
 * Energy Pathway **

Large food molecules like fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are pulled apart (Examples of large molecules that the body needs to build: proteins which make up much of the body's structure and temporary energy storage banks like fats and glycogen) (“ATP and Energy Storage”).

To release energy in their chemical bonds (“ATP and Energy Storage”).

This energy is then used in many ways such as the buildup or synthesis of other large molecules (“ATP and Energy Storage”).

Video to help further understand on ATP media type="youtube" key="YQfWiDlFEcA?version=3" height="360" width="640" align="center"

Works Cited “ATP and Energy Storage.” //Dr.Saul’s Biology Motion//. Copyright 2002 Leif Saul, n.d. Web. 8 June 2012. .