Gen Bio1 Module 8
Gen Bio1 Module 8
Gen Bio1 Module 8
General Biology 1
Module 8:
The Role of ATP in Energy Coupling and
Transfer and The Importance of
Chlorophyll and Other Plant Pigments
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GENERAL BIOLOGY 1
Module 8: The Role of ATP in Energy Coupling and Transfer and The Importance of
Chlorophyll and Other Plant Pigments
Second Edition, 2021
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Management Team:
GENERAL BIOLOGY 1
Module 8
The Role of ATP in Energy Coupling
and Transfer and The Importance of
Chlorophyll and Other Plant Pigments
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
Every task performed by organisms requires energy. In fact, the cells of every
organism constantly use energy. Nutrients and other molecules are imported,
metabolized and synthesized into new molecules, modified and transported around
the cell and to the entire body of an organism. These cellular processes require a
steady supply of energy. Where and in what form this energy come from? How do
cells obtain energy and how they use it? At the end of this module, the answers to
these questions will be provided.
You learned from the previous chapter that our body needs the four major
biological macromolecules as an important cell component that performs a wide
array of functions. In this chapter, you will discover how the cells utilized these
macromolecules and how cells convert these molecules into usable form of energy.
The first part of this module will provide you a clearer understanding on
energy transformation or the energy flow through the living systems which includes
the coupled reaction processes and the role of ATP in energy coupling and transfer.
The second part of this module will be present the importance of chlorophyll
and other pigments in cellular metabolic processes particularly known as
photosynthesis.
1. Explain coupled reaction processes and describe the role of ATP in energy
coupling and transfer (STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-1)
Specific learning objectives:
Direction: Read carefully each question. Choose the letter of your BEST answer and
write on a separate sheet of paper.
6. What kind of photosynthetic pigment is found in plants and algae that absorbs
blue-violet and red spectrum of the visible light?
A. Carotene B. Chlorophyll
C. Lycopene D. Zeaxanthin
7. What type of chlorophyll can be found in higher plants’ chloroplasts?
A. Chlorophyll a and b B. Chlorophyll a and c
C. Chlorophyll b and c D. Chlorophyll c and d
8. On what cellular structure does chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments
reside?
A. Cell Wall B. Chloroplast C. Nucleus D. Ribosome
9. What color of the visible light is reflected when the plant leaves appear as green in
color?
A. Blue B. Green C. Red D. Yellow
Jumpstart
A living cell cannot store significant amounts of free energy. Excess free energy
would result in an increase of heat in the cell, which would result in excessive
thermal motion that could damage and then destroy the cell. Rather, a cell must be
able to handle that energy in a way that enables the cell to store energy safely and
release it for use only as needed. Living cells accomplish this by using the compound
adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which known as the “energy currency” of the cell due
to its versatility to fill any energy need of the cell. How? It functions similarly to a
rechargeable battery. To try to answer the activity below to see how much you know
already about the role of ATP.
The diagram shows the basic outline of the structure of ATP. Please answer the
questions below to test your previous knowledge on the structure of ATP.
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Q4. ATP acts as source of energy during cellular processes. Which bond (represented
by numbers 1,2 and 3 from the image above)breaks to release the energy stored in
it?
Discover
Dehydration of ATP
This reaction reverse
the hydrolysis of ATP
by regenerating ATP.
This ATP
regeneration
requires an input of
free energy. The
formation of ATP is
illustrated below.
Explore
Here are some activities to enrich your knowledge regarding the role of
ATP as to its structure, ATP decomposition and synthesis and the ATP-
ADP energy cycle. Good luck and have fun!
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Activity 2: Color Me Right!
ATP consist of three parts: 1 adenine molecule, 1 ribose sugar molecule and 3
phosphate molecules. Energy is stored in the bond that is found between the 2 nd and
3rd phosphate groups.
• COLOR and LABEL the following in the ATP molecules below: adenine-red,
ribose-orange, 3 phosphate groups-yellow
• Circle the area that represents the HIGH ENERGY bond.
1 2 3
When a cell requires energy, it breaks off the last (3rd) phosphate group from the ATP
molecule, which release energy. The molecule that is left over is called adenosine
diphosphate which consists of adenine, ribose sugar and TWO phosphate groups.
ADP contains less energy than ATP.
• COLOR and LABEL the following in the energy molecule below: adenine- red,
ribose- orange, first two phosphate groups- yellow, lone phosphate group-
purple. COLOR the energy release- green
• Circle the part of the image that makes up one molecule of ADP.
ATP molecules are constantly being rebuilt from ADP and lone phosphate groups.
This ensures that cells always have a source of energy. However, it takes energy to
make ATP. The energy to make ATP comes from a carbohydrate called GLUCOSE.
Glucose is a monosaccharide or simple sugar. Plants produce glucose during
photosynthesis.
• COLOR and LABEL the following in the energy molecule below: adenine- red,
ribose- orange, first two phosphate groups-yellow, lone phosphate group-
purple. COLOR the energy absorbed- blue
• Is the ENTIRE energy molecule called ATP or ADP? Be sure to LABEL the name
below!
ENERGY Absorbed
Additional methods for the identification of plant pigments include various types of
chromatography that separates the pigments. Let us explore more on plant
pigments by doing the chromatography activity.
Materials
Procedure
2. Use a ruler to measure and draw a light pencil line 2 cm above the bottom of the
paper strip.
3. Wrap a leaf around a coin with the waxy side of the leaf facing outward. Now rub
the leaf along the light pencil line on the paper strip until you make a dark green
4. Tape the top of the paper strip so that the end of the strip with the green line
hangs down. The pencil should be able to sit across the top of the beaker/glass with
the bottom of the paper strip just touching the bottom of the beaker. Cut off any
excess paper from the top of the strip if it is too long. DO NOT CUT THE BOTTOM
OF THE STRIP WITH THE GREEN LINE.
7. Lay the pencil across the top of the beaker with the paper strip extending into the
alcohol. MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL OF THE ALCOHOL IS BELOW THE GREEN
LINE ON YOUR PAPER STRIP. IF THE ALCOHOL IS GOING TO COVER THE GREEN
LINE, POUR OUT SOME ALCOHOL BEFORE YOU GET THE GREEN LINE WET.
8. Observe as the alcohol gets absorbed and travels up the paper. This may take up
to 20 minutes. Do not touch your experiment during this time.
Results
Before paper
chromatography
After paper
chromatography
Conclusions
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3. Based on what you have learned, explain why leaves tend to change color in the
fall.
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Deepen
To further enrich your understanding of the ATP-ADP energy cycle or known as ATP
coupling and energy transfer, you are tasked to do the next activity. Your output will
be graded using the attached rubric.
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Excellent
Criteria Good (7-6) Fair (5-4) Poor (3-1)
(10-8)
Content is Content is not
Content is Content is
properly colored properly colored
properly properly colored
Content and but has more and has more
colored and and but has one
than one incorrect than one
labeled incorrect label
label incorrect label
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8-10 leaves (spinach leaves or any leaves with lots of extracts), long bond paper,
metal spoon
2. Press firmly on the leaves between the pages and rub with a metal spoon. Avoid
plastic spoons as they break when pressed as firmly as necessary. (balling up the
leaves and using them as paintbrushes would be better as you were able to control
where the pigment was on the page.
3. You can have a template to paint on or you can draw/sketch choosing your desired
theme.
Design/ Applies design Applies design Applies design Did not apply
principles (unity, principles principles most of the
composition balance, (unity, balance, (unity, balance, design
contrast, contrast, contrast, principles in his
emphasis etc.) emphasis etc.) emphasis etc.) work
with excellent with good skill with fair skill
skill
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Gauge
Directions: Read and understand each question. Choose the letter of your BEST
answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. Cells need energy to perform their works. What type of energy is used by the
cell?
A. Adenosine diphosphate B. Adenosine monophosphate
C. Adenosine triphosphate D. All of these
2. Which of the following works is/are performed by the cells?
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Rea, Maria Angelica D. et.al. (2017) First Edition. General Biology 1(pp 160-161),
Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
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