5.6

Question 1

Give the equation to form ATP. State the name of the reaction and the enzyme responsible.

Answer 1

ADP+Pi+free energy→ATP+H2O
ATP synthase and condensation reaction

Question 2

Give the equation to breakdown ADP. State the name of the reaction and the enzyme responsible.

Answer 2

ATP+H2O→ADP+Pi+ free energy
ATPase and hydrolysis

Question 3

Explain how ATP can be used as an energy source

Answer 3

When ATP breaks down, energy is released

Question 4

Describe the structure of ATP

Answer 4

Adenosine + three phosphate groups

Question 5

Compare and contrast the structure of ATP to a DNA nucleotide

Answer 5

ATP - three phosphate groups + adenosine
DNA nucleotide - sugar phosphate backbone + adenosine