Question

the adenylate system manages the short-term energy needs for cells. atp contains two phosphoanhydride bonds, which can be hydrolyzed to yield adenosine diphosphate(adp) and inorganic phosphate or adenosine monophosphate (amp) and pyrophosphate. because atp plays such an important role as a source of free energy for coupled reactions and mechanical work, cells maintain atp levels within a fairly narrow range by interconverting atp, adp, and amp.

Answer 1

Explanation: The adenylate system is responsible for meeting the short-term energy needs of cells. ATP contains two high-energy phosphoanhydride bonds, which can be broken down to release energy as adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, or as adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and pyrophosphate. To maintain the required levels of ATP, ADP, and AMP, cells interconvert these molecules as needed, as ATP plays a critical role in providing energy for coupled reactions and mechanical work.