ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenine Tri Phosphate
2
Q
Describe ATP:
A
- nucleotides made up of
- nitrogenous base adenine
- combined with sugar ribose
- and three phosphate groups
3
Q
What does ATP do?
A
Stores energy for the cell and releases it when energy is needed
4
Q
Is the ATP reaction reversible?
A
Yes
- catalysed by a group of enzymes called ATPases- ATP hydrolase and ATP synthase
5
Q
What reaction is involved in the release of ATP?
A
Hydrolysis
6
Q
What is ATP a form of?
A
Chemical energy
7
Q
Is ATP soluble?
A
Yes, but doesn’t diffuse through the cell surface membrane
8
Q
Is ATP stored in the body?
A
Not stored, but transported around the body, made within cells for their use
