VISUAL ANALOGY

1. What chemical is represented by the low battery?

An ADP molecule is represented by the low battery.

2. What are two ways in which the diagram shows an increase in energy?
When the battery is charged, the image of the battery glows.
There are now three phosphates in the energy molecule.
The flashlight is presently turning on and generating light.

3. Describe the concepts shown in the diagram.

This is the ADP molecule when the battery is low and uncharged.
ADP has only two phosphates and carries very little energy.

This is the ATP molecule when the battery is CHARGED. There are three
phosphates in ATP. Because the bond between the second and third phosphates
has the most energy, ATP has more energy than ADP. ATP, like a battery,
transports energy that can then be used to power work.
FLASH CHECK

ADP
Adenosine DiPhosphate
Phosph
ate

Phosph
ate
Hydrolys
Ener
is
gy
Energy

AT
P
Adenosine
TriPhosphate
Explanation:
1. Here is where an endergonic reaction or process takes place. Endergonic refers
to a process or reaction in which energy is absorbed.
2. Here is where exergonic reactions/processes take place. Exergonic refers to a
process or reaction in which energy is released.