1.6: ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
What is it made of?
A
- Adenine, nitrogenous base
- Ribose sugar
- Three inorganic phosphate groups
3
Q
What enzyme makes ATP?
A
ATP synthase
4
Q
What enzyme hydrolyses ATP?
A
ATP hydrolyse
5
Q
Describe and explain 5 ATP properties
A
1) Releases small, manageable mounts of energy - so less energy is wasted
2) Small and soluble so can easily be transported around the cell - Moves around cytoplasm to provide energy for chemical reactions
3) Releases energy immediately - only one bond needs to be broken
4) Phosphorylate other compounds to transfer energy - makes other compounds more reactive
5) Doesn’t leave cells - constant supply
