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Assertion: ATP molecules are energy rich molecules.
Reason: ATP consists of a purine base adenine, pentose sugar ribose and a string of three phosphate groups.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the corret explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and the reason both are false.

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the information step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that "ATP molecules are energy-rich molecules." - ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is indeed known as the energy currency of the cell, as it stores and provides energy for various biochemical processes. **Hint:** Recall that ATP is often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell due to its role in energy transfer. 2. **Understanding the Reason:** - The reason given is that "ATP consists of a purine base adenine, pentose sugar ribose, and a string of three phosphate groups." - This statement is accurate. ATP is composed of adenine (a purine base), ribose (a pentose sugar), and three phosphate groups. **Hint:** Remember the components of ATP: adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups. 3. **Explaining the Energy-Rich Nature of ATP:** - The energy-rich nature of ATP is primarily due to the high-energy bonds between the phosphate groups. The three phosphate groups are negatively charged and repel each other, creating a high-energy state. - When ATP is hydrolyzed (broken down), it releases energy by converting to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) and an inorganic phosphate (Pi). The breaking of these bonds releases energy that can be used by the cell. **Hint:** Think about how the breaking of high-energy bonds releases energy. 4. **Assessing the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason:** - While both the assertion and reason are true, the reason does not explain why ATP is considered energy-rich. It merely states the components of ATP without linking them to its energy-rich properties. **Hint:** Consider if the reason directly supports the assertion or if it simply states facts about ATP. 5. **Conclusion:** - Based on the analysis, we conclude that both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the information step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that "ATP molecules are energy-rich molecules." - ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is indeed known as the energy currency of the cell, as it stores and provides energy for various biochemical processes. ...
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