9.1 Energy and Life

_____ consist of adenine, a 5-carbon sugar called ribose, and three phosphate groups.

ATP can release and store energy by breaking and reforming __________ groups.

Characteristics of ATP makes it exceptionally useful as a basic _________ source for all cells.

The process of autotrophes capturing and coverting the energy from sunlight to synthesize high-energy carbohydrates- sugars and starches- that can be used as food is called ______________.

In the process of photosynthesis, plants convert the energy of sunlight into chemical energy stored in the ____________ of carbohydrates.