Why ATP? ATP is used by all cells, whether they are from a bacteria or a human being, as a way to store and transport energy. Why do you think it is that every cell uses this molecule? Why hasn’t an organism come up with a different method of energy production and storage?

Enzyme and ATP Questions

1) Find an enzyme that is beneficial to the human race, but is NOT a part of our bodies. Describe it and the reaction it works on. Why is it important to us?

2) Why ATP? ATP is used by all cells, whether they are from a bacteria or a human being, as a way to store and transport energy. Why do you think it is that every cell uses this molecule? Why hasn’t an organism come up with a different method of energy production and storage?