ATP Flashcards
1
Q
ATP
A
Universal energy currency of cells
2
Q
Role of ATP
A
Protein synthesis,
Active transport,
Muscle contraction
3
Q
Structure of ATP
A
3 phosphates and adenosine (ribose and adenine)
4
Q
Chemical reaction for energy with ATP
A
ADP + water —> ADP (adenosine diphosphate) + Pi (phosphate) + energy