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How many ATP molecules are produced by the Phosphagen System?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 1

  4. 0

The correct answer is: 1

The Phosphagen System, also known as the ATP-PCr system, is the primary energy system utilized during high-intensity activities lasting from about 0 to 10 seconds, such as sprinting or heavy lifting. It relies on stored ATP and phosphocreatine (PCr) within the muscle cells to regenerate ATP rapidly. In this system, a single molecule of phosphocreatine donates its phosphate group to ADP to produce ATP. This means that for every molecule of phosphocreatine, one ATP molecule is generated. Therefore, the total ATP production by the Phosphagen System is one ATP molecule per molecule of phosphocreatine available in the cells. Understanding this mechanism elucidates why only one ATP molecule is produced. This efficiency is crucial for quick bursts of energy, but this energy source becomes depleted rapidly, requiring longer recovery for regeneration. The Phosphagen System demonstrates the body’s ability to mobilize energy quickly, but it is limited in duration and capacity compared to other energy systems like anaerobic glycolysis or aerobic metabolism, which produce more ATP over longer periods.

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