1. ATP Flashcards
Why is glucose not a good immediate energy source for a cell?
- Stable so energy is released slowly.
- Large amount of energy released - difficult to manage.
- Many reactions required to release energy.
If an inorganic phosphate molecule is added to ADP from a donor molecule we call this…
Substrate-Level Phosphorylation
What is the equation for respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP)
ATP + Water –> ?
ATP + Water –> ADP + Pi + Energy
ADP + Pi + Energy –> ?
ADP + Pi + Energy –> ATP + Water
Which enzyme is required to catalyse the hydrolysis of ATP?
ATP Hydrolase (ATPase)
What is the function of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?
To provide the energy to carry out processes in cells.
Describe the bond that holds the outer phosphate group on an ATP molecule.
Weak
Unstable
Easily broken
When a inorganic phosphate molecule is added to another molecule we call it…
phosphorylation
What are the components of an ATP nucleotide?
Adenine
Ribose
3 Phosphates
If an inorganic phosphate molecule is added to ADP during respiration we call this…
Oxidative Phosphorylation
What type of reaction is: ATP + Water –> ADP + Pi + Energy
Hydrolysis Reaction
What are the components of an ADP nucleotide?
Adenine
Ribose
2 Phosphates
Where is the energy in ATP released from?
The bonds between phosphate molecules
What does AMP stand for?
Adenosine Monophosphate