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.
Why do doctors put drops in the eyes of newborn babies? Dear Reader, It is indeed common practice for health care providers to administer eye drops to newborns within an hour or two of birth. These drops are specifically for the purpose of preventing bacterial eye infections.