What is ATP?
ATP stands for Adenosine triphosphate. It is often referred to as the ‘‘molecular unit of currency’’. They transport energy within cells for metabolism. One molecule of ATP contains three phosphate groups.
How ATP is produced in the 3 energy systems?
The first system ATP is produced in is the Phosphagen System. This system is the quickest way to gain back ATP after intense exercise. In this process, no carbohydrate or fat is used. The ATP comes from something called creatine phosphate (CP). This process is anaerobic, as it does not use oxygen to produce it. An example of an athlete that uses this system to get energy is Usain Bolt. He is a sprinter,