Question

Which answer correctly explains how the ATP molecule differs in function from the ADP molecule?

a.ATP stores potential energy, while ADP creates immediate energy
b.ADP breaks down energy, while ATP builds energy.
c.ADP represents potential energy, while ATP represents immediate energy.
d.ATP creates energy bonds, while ADP breaks them apart

Answer 1

b and d are completely wrong, leaving a or c

a: ADP requires energy to make ATP, even though the net gain by the release of energy from ATP is > energy required to make ATP from ADP. ATP may be considered potential energy until it is actually used as an energy source

c: ADP has 2 phosphates and to get energy from this, more energy must be put into the system to remove a phosphate than the energy released upon the removal of the phosphate.

ATP has 3 phosphates and to get energy from this, the 3rd phosphate can be easily removed to give this energy. ADP could be considered potential energy in that it only requires the attachment of a phosphate group to make ATP.

to me, there isn't really a clear answer for a or c

if i had to choose, i would go with C

Answer 2

C would be your answer b and d are wrong and that would leave you with a or c so i would pick c because it sounds more correct hope this helps