ATP is kinda an unstable molecule because of the presence of extra phophate groups. Thus, the cleavage (break down) of bond joining the terminal phosphate to the ATP is exothermic (releases energy) Being an exothermic reaction, when one phosphate group is removed from adenosine TRIphosphate, converting it into adenosineDIphosphate, energy is released. (30.5 kilo joules to be precise) So, the reaction:
An infantâs eyes may change color or darken during the first 3 to 6 months of his life, explains KidsHealth from Nemours. Occasionally, the process takes even longer. Your babyâs eye color becomes firmly established by 6 to 12 months, Sutter Health reports.
Antibiotic ointment is typically applied to the newborn's eyes within 1 hour of birth as prevention against gonococcal ophthalmia. Most hospitals in the United States are required by state law to apply eye drops or ointment soon after birth to prevent the disease. If left untreated it can cause blindness.