2.3.1 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
What does ATP consist of?
A
Ribose
Adenine
Three Phosphate Groups
3
Q
What is the process called where energy is released from ATP?
A
Hydrolysis
4
Q
What is the product of ATP hydrolysis?
A
ADP
Phosphate molecule
5
Q
What is the process called of adding a phosphate molecules?
A
Phosphorylation
6
Q
ADP + Phosphate molecule reacts to make what?
A
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
