Question

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule in cells that can store and transport energy. The molecular formula for ATP is C10 H16 N5 O13 P3. What elements make up a molecule of ATP? How many atoms of each element are in one molecule?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The Adenosine triphosphate molecule ATP in short is the chemical which provides energy to the cells to carry out their functions. The chemical formula is
`C_(10)H_(16)N_(5)O_(13)P_(3)`. It coverts into two forms adenosine diphosphate (ADP) or to adenosine monophosphate (AMP).

There are 10 carbon atoms, 16 hydrogen atoms, 5 nitrogen atoms, 13 oxygen atoms and 3 phosphorous atoms.