Sutton Bonington Science Cake Competition Our entry into the 'Nerdy Science' category ATP judges comment Title: Adenosine Triphosphate Authors: Lisa Chakrabarti and Freya Shephard Abstract: We demonstrate the formation of a unique ATP molecule formed by the bonding of fruit, vegetable and chocolate cupcakes with edible biscuit sticks. Materials & Methods: All materials were obtained from ASDA stores (West Bridgford, Nottingham). Cupcake atoms were prepared by preparing a colloidal solution of butter, sugar, eggs, flour and appropriate flavours (Carbon: chocolate, Nitrogen: blueberry, Phosphorus: courgette, Oxygen: strawberry and Hydrogen: banana). Each atomic mixture was aliquoted into a suitable vessel and incubated at 180°C for 30mins at normal atmospheric pressure. Individual atoms were allowed to cool to room temperature and then each was encompassed with a mixture of icing sugar, butter and appropriate colour and/...
Lisa Chakrabarti is Professor of Mitochondrial Biology at the University of Nottingham. Her interdisciplinary research examines how mitochondrial function shapes health, disease and adaptation, with particular interests in ageing, neurodegeneration, cellular metabolism and organisms living in extreme environments.