1B ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
2
Q
How is ATP synthesised?
A
> ENERGY is released from GLUCOSE in RESPIRATION and used to form ATP
CONDENSATION reactions from a hydrogen bond between ADP and an INORGANIC PHOSPHATE to produce the ATP
3
Q
What is the enzyme that catalyses the reaction that produces ATP and what is the name of this process?
A
> ATP SYNTHASE
> PHOSPHORYLATION
4
Q
What enzyme hydrolyses ATP?
A
ATP hydrolase
5
Q
Describe the four key properties of ATP.
A
> stores and releases SMALL, MANAGEABLE amounds of energy meaning little energy is WASTED as HEAT
SMALL and SOLUBLE so is easily TRANSPORTED through the cell
EASILY HYDROLYSED
CANNOT pass OUTSIDE of the cell
