ATP - 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what does ATP stand for
A
adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
what is ATP made from
A
nucleotide base adenine combined with ribose sugar and three phosphate groups
3
Q
how can ATP be released
A
through hydrolysis reactions
4
Q
what is ATP broken down into when energy is needed by a cell
A
ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and P (inorganic phosphate)
