ATP in Photosynthesis

This is an introduction to the concept of ATP, a key molecule in many areas of biology. Here, we liken ATP to a rechargeable energy currency. ATP is the currency used by cells, but it is not the energy we get from food. Food energy cannot be directly used to power cells; instead it is broken down and that energy is harnessed to recharge "spent" ATP molecules.
ATP is recharged in a cycle. It's high energy form is called ATP and stores energy within its bonds. After the molecule has had some of the bonds broken, it releases energy and becomes its low energy form called ADP. ADP can be "recharged" through the process of cellular respiration for later use.
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[@amandal2547]

This is fantastic! Great analogies :) The world needs more teachers like you!

[@BOGObiology]

Thanks, Amanda!

[@kristenncb]

This is great if you want to learn the subject in detail but not so great when u just wanna watch a review for a test coming up

[@BOGObiology]

Thanks for the feedback, Kristen! I'm actually trying something new where I put together a series of short videos on key topics called "5 minute bio". Keep an eye out for them, the first one on homeostasis should be out this week!

[@oceanedjokpe3422]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! this was so helpful

[@BOGObiology]

You're so welcome!

[@durdana101]

loved the examples ❤️

[@LittleMotivationer]

I love your videos very informative

[@acesyowwn6296]

Wait, but how many ATP is being produced in photosynthesis ?

[@BOGObiology]

Photosynthesis depletes ATP, rather than re-charging it. A few ATP are recharged during the light dependent reactions and then transferred to the light independent reactions where they are used, but photosynthesis doesn't create truckloads of ATP for the rest of the plant to use.
This video explains in detail:
ruclips.net/video/ZKC_aRrf1Rg/видео.html&ab_channel=BOGObiology

[@Biologywithrasheed]

What is this.... You didn't explain in photosynthesis 😡😡😡😡 we don't need explanation of atp we know that what is dollar or something other

[@BOGObiology]

This is part of a series I made for my students to use over the course of several weeks. They needed to understand the concept of ATP first before they could appreciate its role in a number of processes.
If you'd like to review the actual process of photosynthesis, the video is here. ruclips.net/video/ZKC_aRrf1Rg/видео.html&ab_channel=BOGObiology