Biochemistry
Biochemistry
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 27, Problem 34P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The amount of ATP expended by a Tour de France cyclist is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

ATP is a nucleotide that consists of adenine, ribose, and a triphosphate unit.

ATP is the high-energy molecule that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells.

The expression to calculate the moles of a substance is as follows:

Moles of substance=Mass of substanceMolar mass of substance

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The cost to power a cyclist through the Tour de France is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

ATP is a nucleotide that consists of adenine, ribose, and a triphosphate unit.

ATP is the high-energy molecule that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells.

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