ATP Flashcards
1
Q
what forms ATP
A
ribose, adenine and 3 phosphate groups
2
Q
what is formed after the hydrolysis of ATP
A
adenine diphosphate (ADP) and an inorganic phosphate (Pi)
3
Q
what catalyses hydrolysis of ATP
A
ATP hydrolase
4
Q
what is the inorganic phosphate used for form hydrolysis of ATP
A
to phosphorylate other compounds to make them more reactive
5
Q
how is ATP resynthesised
A
- condensation of ADP and Pi, catalysed by ATP synthase (in photosynthesis or respiration)
