3.1.6 ATP Flashcards
1
Q
what does ATP consist of?
A
molecule of adenine
molecule of ribose
three phosphate group
2
Q
what is used to synthesise ATP?
A
the energy released from glucose in respiration
3
Q
how is ADP converted to ATP?
A
condensation reaction catalysed by ATP synthase
4
Q
what are purines?
A
double ringed structures — adenine and guanine
5
Q
what are pyrimidines?
A
single ringed structures — thymine and cytosine
6
Q
what can the phosphate from ATP be used for when released?
A
phosphorylation — transferred to other molecules to make them more reactive
