No. ATP is a significantly less stable energy storage molecule compared to fats, it slowly hydrolyzes when in water.
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No, cells do not store ATP for long periods of time as ATP is a high-energy molecule that is constantly being used and regenerated within cells. Cells produce ATP as needed through processes like glycolysis and cellular respiration.
Donkeys do not store water like camels. They are not able to retain water for long periods of time and rely on frequent access to fresh water sources to stay hydrated.
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When animal cells are in fresh water for a long time cytolosis occurs and red blood cells explode.
The body generates ATP for long periods of exercise primarily through aerobic metabolism, which occurs in the mitochondria of cells. This process involves the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP.