12.2 The Role of ATP [HY] Flashcards
1
Q
How are ATP phosphate bonds stabilized?
A
By hydrolysis, resonance, ionization, and loss of charge repulsion.
2
Q
How does ATP provide energy?
A
By ATP hydrolysis and ATP coupling to energetically unfavorable reactions.
3
Q
What is a phosphoryl group transfer?
A
ATP transfers (donates) phosphate group to another molecule.