ATP Flashcards
Why is ATP useful?
releases energy in small amounts
is broken down in a single reaction
releases energy quickly
adds phosphate to other molecules - which makes them more reactive
it is easily resynthesised
What is the equation to make ATP?
ADP + Pi -> ATP
What is the equation to break down ATP?
ATP -> ADP + Pi
What is the reaction that causes ATP to be made and broken down?
condensation and hydrolysis
What does ADP stand for?
adenosine
What does Pi stand for?
diphosphate
What does ATP stand for?
adenosine triphosphate
What is the enzyme to make ATP?
ATP synthase
What is the enzyme to break ATP?
ATP hydrolase
What is hydrolysis of ATP important for?
energy requiring reactions within cells
What can be used to phosphorylate other molecules?
inorganic phosphate is released
What is ATP and ADP?
phosphorylated nucleotides
