ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What is ATP?
A
A triphosphate is a high energy compound, which is our only immediate availability source of energy for muscular contraction.
2
Q
What is ATPase?
A
An enzyme which catalysts the breakdown of ATP.
3
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
A chemical reaction which releases energy.
4
Q
What is an endothermic reaction?
A
A chemical reaction which absorbs energy.
5
Q
What is adenosine diphosphate?
A
A compound formed by the removal of a phosphate bond from ATP.
