The Role Of Atp In Cellular Energy Metabolism And Muscle Function
ATP, the cellular energy currency, fuels mechanical work inside cells. ATP hydrolysis releases energy, driving myosin motors to hydrolyze ATP and interact with actin filaments. Cross-bridges form, enabling myosin’s power stroke that pulls actin filaments. This sliding motion generates force, resulting in mechanical work such as muscle contraction. ATP synthase replenishes ATP, while oxidative phosphorylation…