ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for
A
Adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
ATP facts
A
-Bonds between phosphate groups on ATP are unstable and has very low activation energy
-When one is broken by hydrolysis, ADP, and PI are formed it also releases a huge amount of energy
3
Q
What is PI
A
Inorganic phosphate
4
Q
What is ADP
A
Adenosine diphosphate
5
Q
What is ATP
A
A small water soluble molecule that is easily transported around the cell
6
Q
What are the properties of ATP
A
-ATP is a good immediate energy source
-I see people not leave the cell as it is a charge to molecule which cannot cross the phospholipid bilayer
-small and soluble so can be easily transported
