1.6 ATP Flashcards
1
Q
Draw the structure of a molecule of ATP
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2
Q
What type of sugar is in a molecule of ATP
A
Pentose ribose
3
Q
Equation for the formation of ATP
A
ADP + Pi –> ATP
4
Q
Describe the reaction forming ATP
A
- Condensation reaction
- Catalysed byATP Synthase
- Occurs during respiration and photosynthesis
5
Q
Equation for hydrolysis of ATP
A
ATP –> ADP + Pi
6
Q
Describe the reaction of the hydrolysis of ATP
A
- Hydrolysis reaction
- Catalysed by ATP Hydrolase
- Phosphorylates other compounds making them more reactive
- Releases energy
7
Q
Describe and explain the biological importance of ATP
A
- Releases energy in small/manageable ammounts
- Broken down in one step (energy avaliable readily)
- Phosphorylates other compounds, making them more reactive
- Rapidly re-synthesised
