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What is ATP used for

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Synthesis
Transport
Movement

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Components of ATP

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base always adenine
Pentose sugar
3 phosphate groups

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How ATP releases energy

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Small amount of energy needed to brake bond holding last phosphate group However large amount of energy released

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What type of reaction is it when ATP releases energy

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Hydrolysis reaction
ATP+Water=ADP+P+Energy

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Why is ATP not a good lord term energy store

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Because the phosphate bonds are unstable
Fats and carbohydrates better long term

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Properties of ATP

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Small-can fit in and out of cells
Water soluble
Releases energy in small quantities so energy not wasted in heat

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