ATP Flashcards
1
Q
what is ATP?
A
its an energy carrying molecule
2
Q
describe the structure of ATP
A
- Adenine
- Ribose
- 3x Phosphate groups
3
Q
why is ATP known as a nucleotide derivative?
A
as is modified from a nucleotide
4
Q
what happens when energy is needed?
A
ATP is broken down into ADP= adenosine diphosphate and Pi= an inorganic ion
5
Q
what is the enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of ATP?
A
ATP hydrolase
6
Q
how can ATP be resynthesized?
A
via a condensation reaction, occurring during respiration or photosynthesis
7
Q
what enzyme catalysis’s the resynthesis of ATP?
A
ATP synthase
