To describe:
The production of ATP and explain why ATP cannot be used as an energy storage molecule.
Introduction:
ATP or adenosine triphosphate is produced during several biochemical processes occurred in the cell. It is generated by the addition of phosphate group to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) by the activities of several enzymes.
ATP is produced during several processes like glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, beta-oxidation and aerobic respiration. In cell ATP and ADP and Pi (phosphorus ion) stays in equilibrium if ATP is present in the higher amounts it will disrupt the equilibrium. ATP is also not stable and it can get hydrolyzed in water which is a problem with long-term storage of ATP molecule.
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