ATP REVISION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
energy - Answer - the ability to do work
first law of thermodynamics - Answer - energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but can be
converted from one form to another
example of the first law of thermodynamics - Answer - electrical energy is created by fossil fuels
second law of thermodynamics - Answer - one useable form of energy cannot be completely converted
to another useable form
example of second law of thermodynamics - Answer - muscles convert chemical energy within ATP to
mechanical energy of a contraction and some of the chemical energy becomes thermal energy
ATP stands for - Answer - adenosine triphosphate
ATP - Answer - organic compound that is another name for cell energy. it's made in the mitochondria
why is ATP important? - Answer - 1) stores energy
2) controls the release of energy
3) muscle contraction
4) conduction of nerve impulses
5) synthesis of molecules
6) movement of substances by active transport
ANSWERS
energy - Answer - the ability to do work
first law of thermodynamics - Answer - energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but can be
converted from one form to another
example of the first law of thermodynamics - Answer - electrical energy is created by fossil fuels
second law of thermodynamics - Answer - one useable form of energy cannot be completely converted
to another useable form
example of second law of thermodynamics - Answer - muscles convert chemical energy within ATP to
mechanical energy of a contraction and some of the chemical energy becomes thermal energy
ATP stands for - Answer - adenosine triphosphate
ATP - Answer - organic compound that is another name for cell energy. it's made in the mitochondria
why is ATP important? - Answer - 1) stores energy
2) controls the release of energy
3) muscle contraction
4) conduction of nerve impulses
5) synthesis of molecules
6) movement of substances by active transport
